| 单词 | why |
| 释义 | adverb | interjection | noun whywhy1 /waɪ/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1for what reason: Why do you want to go to Louisville? I don’t understand why I have to type this.2used to give a specific reason for something: That’s why the company collapsed. Let me tell you the reason why I disagree.SPOKEN PHRASES3why not? a)used to ask the reason something does not happen or is not true: “I just can’t do it.” “Why not?” b)used to show that you agree with a suggestion or idea: “Let’s go to the beach today.” “Yeah, why not.”4why doesn’t somebody do something? (also why not do something?) used to make a suggestion: Why don’t you give me your number, and I’ll call you? Why not have the picnic in Glendale?5why somebody? used to ask why something has been done, given, etc. to someone and not to a different person: Why me? Can’t someone else drive you?6why do something? used to suggest that a particular course of action will not bring any good results: We’re not going to win, so why even try?7why should somebody (do something)? used to rudely refuse to accept that you or someone else should do what someone says: I’m not going to apologize. Why should I?8why on earth/in the world/in heaven’s name etc.? used to ask in a surprised way why something has happened: Why on earth would she save all those cards?9why, oh why...? used to show that you are very sorry about something you did adverb | interjection | noun whywhy2 interjection old-fashioned 1said to show that you are slightly surprised or annoyed: Why, look who’s here!2said when you suddenly realize something: And I thought to myself, why, I can do that. adverb | interjection | noun whywhy3 noun the why(s) and wherefore(s) the reasons or explanations for something |
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