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'
双语例句
- 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。 - And wherefore should it not bring you peace?
为什么还不能给你带来平静呢？ - And he said: Dost thou know wherefore I am come to thee?
他于是说：「你知道我为什麽到你这里来？ - And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words?
他们回答说，我主为什么说这样的话呢。 - And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me?
你若心里说，这一切事为何临到我呢。 - Wherefore? because I love you not?
为什么呢。是因我不爱你们吗。 - And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel?
7天使对我说：你为甚么希奇呢？ - Wherefore, he said unto him: Behold thou art a robber, and I will slay thee.
他对祂说：看哪，你的艺术强盗，我会斩你。 - 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？ - Wherefore I must ever lament.
我因此必须永恒地哀悼。