How come 对比 Why

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

How come

非正式前 2000(常见)

Why

高频组块A1adverb
最正式: Why最常见: Why
 How comeWhy
发音🇬🇧 //haʊ kʌm//🇺🇸 //haʊ kʌm//🇬🇧 /["/waɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/waɪ/"]/
含义Why is it?A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.
例句How come you didn't go to the party?I asked her why she was late.
语域非正式中性
常见程度前 2000(常见)高频组块
CEFR 等级-A1
词性adverb
搭配how come that, how come you, how come itask why, wonder why, no reason why
反义-because, therefore, so
常见错误Used in formal writing., Confused with 'why'., Incorrectly connected to an explanation.Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it., Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question., Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.
用法说明Used informally to ask reasons for something. Not suitable for formal situations or writing.Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

常见问题:How come 对比 Why

How come和Why 有什么区别?

How come: Why is it? Why: A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

哪个更正式:How come和Why?

Why 是其中最正式的。

哪个更常见:How come和Why?

Why 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗?

How come: How come you didn't go to the party? Why: I asked her why she was late.

我可以互换使用 How come和Why 吗?

不总是。How come和Why 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。

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