| 词汇 | why |
| 释义 | why (conjunction) why (noun) why (interjection) why 6 ENTRIES FOUND: why (adverb) why (conjunction) why (noun) why (interjection) should (verb) wherefore (adverb) 1 why /ˈwaɪ/ adverb 1 why /ˈwaɪ/ adverb Learner's definition of WHY 1 : for what reason or purpose为什么；为何 Why did you quit your job?你为什么辞职了？ Why are you laughing? [=what are you laughing about?]你笑什么？ Why is the sky blue?天空为什么是蓝色的？ Why didn't you call me?你为什么没给我打电话？ Why didn't I think of that?我怎么没想到那一点？ “I can't go out tonight.” “Why not?”“我今晚不能出去。”“为什么不行？” 2 — used to offer a suggestion or to say that a course of action is not necessary为什么（用于提出建议或说明某些行为没有必要） If you don't want to go, why not just say so?如果你不想去，为什么不直接说呢？ Instead of calling, why not e-mail instead?别打电话，干吗不发电子邮件呢？ Why should I care about that?我为什么要在乎那件事？ Why don't you come over for dinner? [=we would like to have you over for dinner]你过来跟我们一起吃晚饭吧？ You deserve the best treatment. Why settle for less? [=you shouldn't be happy with anything less]你应该受到最好的待遇，干吗要将就呢？ “I'll try calling again.” “Why bother?” [=it's not worth the trouble]“我会再试着打电话的。”“何必麻烦呢？” 3 — used to express irritation or annoyance为什么（表生气或恼火） Why can't you make up your mind?你为什么就不能下定决心呢？ Why must I always repeat myself?为什么总要我重复说过的话？ Why would anyone say such a thing?为什么会有人说出这样的话？ Why oh why did I say something so stupid?我怎么会说这种蠢话呢？ 2 why /ˈwaɪ/ conjunction 2 why /ˈwaɪ/ conjunction Learner's definition of WHY 1 : the cause, reason, or purpose for which为什么 I know why he did it.我知道他为什么这么做。 It's easy to see why she fell in love with him.为什么她会爱上他，这很容易明白。 He's a very good player. That's why he made the team.他是名优秀选手，这就是他加人这支队的原因。 2 : for which为什么 The reason why they succeeded is obvious. They worked really hard.他们成功的原因很明显。他们工作的确非常努力。 Give me one good reason why I should stay.给我一个应该留下来的合理理由。 3 why /ˈwaɪ/ noun 3 why /ˈwaɪ/ noun Learner's definition of WHY the whys and (the) wherefores : the reasons for something理由；原因 She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase.她解释了价格突然上涨的原因。 4 why /ˈwaɪ/ interjection 4 why /ˈwaɪ/ interjection Learner's definition of WHY somewhat old-fashioned — used at the beginning of a statement especially to express surprise哎哟（用于句首，尤表吃惊） Why, I can't imagine such a thing!哎哟，想不到会有这种事！ “Do you know him?” “Why, yes! We know him quite well.”“你们认识他吗？”“噢，当然！我们跟他很熟。” “Would you like another drink?” “Why, yes. Thank you.”“你想再来杯饮料吗？”“嗯，好的。谢谢。” If I want a drink, why, I'll just get it myself!如果我想喝，嗬，我会自己去拿！ Why, of course! That makes perfect sense.啊呀，当然！这样合情合理。 |
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