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'
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?