| 单词 | why |
| 释义 | why adv., int., & n. --adv 1. a for what reason or purpose (why did you do it?; I do not know why you came). b on what grounds (why do you say that?). 2. (prec. by reason etc.) for which (the reasons why I did it). --int expressing: 1. surprised discovery or recognition (why, it's you!). 2. impatience (why, of course I do!). 3. reflection (why, yes, I think so). 4. objection (why, what is wrong with it?). --n (pl. whys) a reason or explanation (esp. whys and wherefores). Phrases and idioms why so? on what grounds?; for what reason or purpose? Etymology: OE hwi, hwy instr. of hw{aelig}t WHAT f. Gmc |
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