| 释义 |
why ever why everUsed to add emphasis to the normal question "why." Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. Why ever did you get into business with that crook? A: "John, did you take Samantha's book?" B: "Now, why ever would you accuse me of that?"See also: ever, whywhy ˈever...? used in questions to mean ‘why?’, expressing surprise: Why ever didn’t you tell us?See also: why |