词汇 | why |
释义 | whywhy[(h)wai]adv.1.■[疑问副词]为什么2.■[连接副词, 关系副词]...的原因[理由]W-did he go?他为什么去?W-did you write to him?你为什么给他写信?Do you know why he was late?你知道他为什么迟到吗?That's the reason why I wrote to him.那就是我写信给他的原因。That is (the reason) why he raised the question.这就是他所以提出问题的原因。 词性变化why[(h)wai]n.(pl. whys)1.■原因, 理由2.■难解的问题all the great whys of life一切难解的人生问题I cannot explain why.我说不出理由。Tell me all the whys and wherefores.把所有的理由和原因都告诉我why[(h)wai]int.1.■[表示惊奇, 怀疑, 异议, 承认, 发现, 停顿, 思考等的感叹词]Why, it's nearly nine o'clock.啊, 快要九点了。Why, even a child knows that!哎呀, 这连小孩都知道!Why, of course, I'll do it.噢, 当然罗, 我要做的。Why, yes, I will if you wish.嗯! 当然, 如果你希望这样, 我就去做。 习惯用语Every why has a [its] wherefore.1.■[谚]凡事均有因; 有理由必有原因。go into the whys and wherefores(=have the why and the wherefore)1.■追根究底Why so?1.■为什么这样? 有什么根据?Why, so!1.■[古]就这样吧! 好吧!whys and wherefores(=whyand wherefore)1.■理由, 原因Why=What have you?1.■你有什么(东西出售)?(商业用语) |
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