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wherefore

英 [ˈweəfɔː(r)]

美 [ˈwerfɔːr]

n.  原因;理由
conj.  因此
adv.  为什么(疑问副词);为此(关系副词)

复数:wherefores 

BNC.34108 / COCA.30854

习惯用语

    n.

      the whys and (the) wherefores
    • 理由;原因;缘故
      the reasons for sth
    • I had no intention of going into the whys and the wherefores of the situation.
      我无意深入调查这一情况的来龙去脉。

    英英释义

    noun

    • the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
        Synonym:why

      双语例句

      • And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel?
        7天使对我说:你为甚么希奇呢?
      • Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee?
        他就说,你知道我为何来见你吗。
      • Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
        约伯阿,请听我的话,留心听我一切的言语。
      • Wherefore, on every occasion a man should say: this comes from God;
        因此,每一刻人们都应该说:这来自于神;
      • Wherefore, when I came, was there no man?
        我来的时候,为何无人等候呢?
      • Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
        所以我求你们,不要因我为你们所受的患难丧胆。这原是你们的荣耀。
      • We are victorious, wherefore let us rejoice.
        我们胜利了,因此让我们尽情欢乐。
      • Wherefore, he said unto him: Behold thou art a robber, and I will slay thee.
        他对祂说:看哪,你的艺术强盗,我会斩你。
      • Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed against me, saith the LORD.
        耶和华说、你们为何与我争辩呢.你们都违背了我。
      • And wherefore should it not bring you peace?
        为什么还不能给你带来平静呢?