He does whatever he pleases. 这whatever 是主句的宾语,后接he pleases作定语吗?还是作为从句的宾语,是宾语从句?
【答】这里的 whatever he pleases 是名词性从句,作 does 的宾语。又如:
You may do whatever you like. (whatever 引导名词性从句做 do 的宾语)
= You may do anything that you like. 你可做你所喜欢的任何事。
(摘自《刘毅英语语法宝典》p.488)