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 have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not?
  他们说，我们禁食，你为何不看见呢。
• Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee?
  他就说，你知道我为何来见你吗。
• But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again?
  孩子死了，我何必禁食，我岂能使他返回呢。
• 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？
• Dost thou know, child, wherefore thy mother wears this letter?
  孩子，你知道你妈妈为什么要戴这个字母吗？
• Wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?
  我的百姓为何说，我们脱离约束，再不归向你了。
• And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me?
  你若心里说，这一切事为何临到我呢。
• 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；
• And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel?
  7天使对我说：你为甚么希奇呢？
• 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。