| 单词 | why |
| 释义 | why /hwuy, wuy/, adv., conj., n., pl. whys, interj. adv. 1. for what? for what reason, cause, or purpose?: Why did you behave so badly? conj. 2. for what cause or reason: I don't know why he is leaving. 3. for which; on account of which (usually after reason to introduce a relative clause): the reason why he refused to go. 4. the reason for which: That is why he returned. n. 5. a question concerning the cause or reason for which something is done, achieved, etc.: a child's unending hows and whys. 6. the cause or reason: the whys and wherefores of a troublesome situation. interj. 7. (used as an expression of surprise, hesitation, etc., or sometimes a mere expletive): Why, it's all gone! [bef. 900; ME; OE hwi, hwy, instr. case of hwaet WHAT; c. ON hvi] Usage. See reason. |
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