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, when I came, was there no man?
  我来的时候，为何无人等候呢？
• 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。
• 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？
• Wherefore I must ever lament.
  我因此必须永恒地哀悼。
• 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 they say, is Saul also among the prophets?
  因此有句俗语说，扫罗也列在先知中吗。
• 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？
• We are victorious, wherefore let us rejoice.
  我们胜利了，因此让我们尽情欢乐。
• Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
  约伯阿，请听我的话，留心听我一切的言语。