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What for 的意思
A phrase used to ask about the purpose of something.
In simple words: A phrase asking about the purpose of something.
What for 例句
- I forgot my umbrella; what for is it raining anyway?
- You bought dinner, but what for if everyone is full?
- We're doing all this work, but what for?
- She asked what for I needed the extra paper.
- He keeps practicing his guitar, but what for if he doesn’t enjoy it?
如何使用 What for
Used in casual conversation to inquire about reasons or purposes. It's not usually used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of a person shrugging and asking, 'What for?' when confused about a situation.
相关单词
Collocations with What for
- ask what for
- wonder what for
- what for this
- say what for
- know what for
Synonyms for What for
- why
- for what reason
- what's the purpose
- what's the point
- what's the use
Common mistakes with What for
- Confused with 'what is for' which is less common.
- Used in formal contexts, which can sound awkward.
- Omitted the subject, making the question unclear.
What for appears in
What for 的其他语言
More chunks like What for
- It is what it is
A phrase used to express acceptance of a situation without trying to change it.
- I know what this is
A phrase expressing certainty about the identity or nature of something.
- Have you seen this
A question asking someone if they have previously looked at or noticed something.
- I've seen one before
To indicate familiarity with something previously encountered.
- It belonged to a man
Indicates possession, signifying that something is owned by a male person.
- RadicalC1
Relating to the fundamental nature or extreme measures of change.
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关于 What for 的常见问题
What for 是什么意思？
A phrase asking about the purpose of something.
What for 的中文意思是什么？
A phrase asking about the purpose of something.
What for 的定义是什么？
A phrase used to ask about the purpose of something.
如何在句子中使用 What for？
I forgot my umbrella; what for is it raining anyway?
能再举一个 What for 的例子吗？
You bought dinner, but what for if everyone is full?
What for 的近义词有哪些？
常见的替代说法包括 why, for what reason, what's the purpose, what's the point, what's the use。
哪些词和 What for 搭配？
它常与 ask what for, wonder what for, what for this, say what for, know what for 搭配。
使用 What for 时常见的错误有哪些？
Confused with 'what is for' which is less common. Used in formal contexts, which can sound awkward. Omitted the subject, making the question unclear.
What for 怎么发音？
US: //wɑt fɔr//, UK: //wɒt fɔː//。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。
What for 是正式还是非正式？
"What for" 是非正式用语，适合与朋友和家人的轻松对话。
什么时候该用 What for？
Used in casual conversation to inquire about reasons or purposes. It's not usually used in formal writing.