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why
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of WHY
1
: for what reason or purpose为什么；为何
- Why did you quit your job?你为什么辞职了？
- Why are you laughing? [=what are you laughing about?]你笑什么？
- Why is the sky blue?天空为什么是蓝色的？
- Why didn't you call me?你为什么没给我打电话？
- Why didn't I think of that?我怎么没想到那一点？
- “I can't go out tonight.” “Why not?”“我今晚不能出去。”“为什么不行？”
2
— used to offer a suggestion or to say that a course of action is not necessary为什么（用于提出建议或说明某些行为没有必要）
- If you don't want to go, why not just say so?如果你不想去，为什么不直接说呢？
- Instead of calling, why not e-mail instead?别打电话，干吗不发电子邮件呢？
- Why should I care about that?我为什么要在乎那件事？
- Why don't you come over for dinner? [=we would like to have you over for dinner]你过来跟我们一起吃晚饭吧？
- You deserve the best treatment. Why settle for less? [=you shouldn't be happy with anything less]你应该受到最好的待遇，干吗要将就呢？
- “I'll try calling again.” “Why bother?” [=it's not worth the trouble]“我会再试着打电话的。”“何必麻烦呢？”
3
— used to express irritation or annoyance为什么（表生气或恼火）
- Why can't you make up your mind?你为什么就不能下定决心呢？
- Why must I always repeat myself?为什么总要我重复说过的话？
- Why would anyone say such a thing?为什么会有人说出这样的话？
- Why oh why did I say something so stupid?我怎么会说这种蠢话呢？
2 why /ˈwaɪ/ conjunction
2 why
/ˈwaɪ/
conjunction
Learner's definition of WHY
1
: the cause, reason, or purpose for which为什么
- I know why he did it.我知道他为什么这么做。
- It's easy to see why she fell in love with him.为什么她会爱上他，这很容易明白。
- He's a very good player. That's why he made the team.他是名优秀选手，这就是他加人这支队的原因。
2
: for which为什么
- The reason why they succeeded is obvious. They worked really hard.他们成功的原因很明显。他们工作的确非常努力。
- Give me one good reason why I should stay.给我一个应该留下来的合理理由。
3 why /ˈwaɪ/ noun
3 why
/ˈwaɪ/
noun
Learner's definition of WHY
the whys and (the) wherefores
: the reasons for something理由；原因
- She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase.她解释了价格突然上涨的原因。
4 why /ˈwaɪ/ interjection
4 why
/ˈwaɪ/
interjection
Learner's definition of WHY
somewhat old-fashioned
— used at the beginning of a statement especially to express surprise哎哟（用于句首，尤表吃惊）
- Why, I can't imagine such a thing!哎哟，想不到会有这种事！
- “Do you know him?” “Why, yes! We know him quite well.”“你们认识他吗？”“噢，当然！我们跟他很熟。”
- “Would you like another drink?” “Why, yes. Thank you.”“你想再来杯饮料吗？”“嗯，好的。谢谢。”
- If I want a drink, why, I'll just get it myself!如果我想喝，嗬，我会自己去拿！
- Why, of course! That makes perfect sense.啊呀，当然！这样合情合理。
plural whys
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adverb Why did you quit your job? Why is the sky blue? Why didn't you call me? Why didn't I think of that? “I can't go out tonight.” “Why not?” Conjunction I know why he did it. It's easy to see why she fell in love with him. He's a very good player. That's why he made the team. The reason why they succeeded is obvious. They worked really hard. Give me one good reason why I should stay. Noun asked the whys behind the surprising decision how one decides that a certain he or she is “the one” is one of the great whys of life Interjection why, what a strange thing to say! See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s why brands with global audiences, like Hugo Boss and Binance, have written fat checks to guest star in Lame’s videos. Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 And my wife, which is why the record’s dedicated to her. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 As for the meaning of the songs, or even why the humpback sings, Mr. Payne is forced to admit that after 50 years of research no one knows. Richard Lea, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s why acting manager Miguel Cairo has been treated like a conquering hero on the South Side only two weeks into his job. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Brown declined Sunday to further explain why the team issued a release saying paperwork had been signed but did say that, at the time of the release, both sides had found an agreeable place to work out the final details of the Swede’s future. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 That is why there continues to be political, ethnic divides, with conflicting identities and allegiances. Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital on why Biden decided to vote in person. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 Laura Manske, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 Not everyone may want to abandon teaching manners altogether, but these insights do suggest rethinking our approach, focusing as much on the why of courtesy as the how. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Oct. 2019 Worst of all, the cult of lethality attempts to divorce the how of killing from the why, an insane proposition given that military force is deployed in the service of political outcomes. Jared Keller, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2019 And the why is that it’s, unfortunately, human nature that has presented itself in so many, many ways. Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 13 July 2018 History doesn’t often remember the why, just the what. Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Sep. 2017 But instead of getting bogged down by the calories consumed or the grams of fat encountered, Alpert turned the conversation to the why. Logan Sykes, Town & Country, 2 Jan. 2017 Filip Bondy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017 See More
Adverb
Reactions to the video posted on Tuesday, Sept. 13, have ranged from concern to pride, with users questioning why the raccoon held the coney upside down, causing the mountain of cheese to fall on the ground. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s why brands with global audiences, like Hugo Boss and Binance, have written fat checks to guest star in Lame’s videos. Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 And my wife, which is why the record’s dedicated to her. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 As for the meaning of the songs, or even why the humpback sings, Mr. Payne is forced to admit that after 50 years of research no one knows. Richard Lea, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s why acting manager Miguel Cairo has been treated like a conquering hero on the South Side only two weeks into his job. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Brown declined Sunday to further explain why the team issued a release saying paperwork had been signed but did say that, at the time of the release, both sides had found an agreeable place to work out the final details of the Swede’s future. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 That is why there continues to be political, ethnic divides, with conflicting identities and allegiances. Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital on why Biden decided to vote in person. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 Noun
Cain opines on the why-and-how of private mega-yachts, which have grown mind-bogglingly massive (such as the 533-foot-long Eclipse, replete with submarine, owned by Russian business mogul Roman Abramovich). Laura Manske, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 Not everyone may want to abandon teaching manners altogether, but these insights do suggest rethinking our approach, focusing as much on the why of courtesy as the how. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Oct. 2019 Worst of all, the cult of lethality attempts to divorce the how of killing from the why, an insane proposition given that military force is deployed in the service of political outcomes. Jared Keller, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2019 And the why is that it’s, unfortunately, human nature that has presented itself in so many, many ways. Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 13 July 2018 History doesn’t often remember the why, just the what. Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Sep. 2017 But instead of getting bogged down by the calories consumed or the grams of fat encountered, Alpert turned the conversation to the why. Logan Sykes, Town & Country, 2 Jan. 2017 Interjection
Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games? Filip Bondy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Adverb
Middle English, from Old English hwȳ, instrumental case of hwæt what — more at what entry 1
First Known Use
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Conjunction
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Interjection
1519, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of why was before the 12th century Phrases Containing why
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