问
regardless of 与 irregularless of 的意义是否相反?它们是什么词?
答
regardless of 与 irregardless of 都是复合介词,意义完全相同(不管……如何)。后一用法虽然违背构词法规律,被看作是非标准用法,但非常流行。
练习
All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common.
He went ahead ____ all warnings about the danger of his mission.
He always did well at school ____ having to do part-time jobs every now and then.
The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable ____ his financial situation.