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

• 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。
• 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, when I came, was there no man?
  我来的时候，为何无人等候呢？
• 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 say not I that I am old?
  我又为什么不肯说我不年轻？
• And wherefore should it not bring you peace?
  为什么还不能给你带来平静呢？
• Wherefore? because I love you not?
  为什么呢。是因我不爱你们吗。
• Wherefore art the flowers and chocolate you're supposed to send me on valentine's day?
  你要在情人节送给我的鲜花和巧克力踪影何在？
• I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
  对神说，不要定我有罪。要指示我，你为何与我争辩。