Cool MateWhat for 对比 Why
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
What for
非正式前 5000（相当常见）
Why
高频组块A1adverb
最正式: Why最常见: Why
| What for | Why | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 //wɒt fɔː//🇺🇸 //wɑt fɔr// | 🇬🇧 /["/waɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/waɪ/"]/ |
| 含义 | A phrase asking about the purpose of something. | A word used to ask for a reason or explanation. |
| 例句 | I forgot my umbrella; what for is it raining anyway? | I asked her why she was late. |
| 语域 | 非正式 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 5000（相当常见） | 高频组块 |
| CEFR 等级 | - | A1 |
| 词性 | adverb | |
| 搭配 | ask what for, wonder what for, what for this, say what for, know what for | ask why, wonder why, no reason why |
| 反义 | - | because, therefore, so |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'what is for' which is less common., Used in formal contexts, which can sound awkward., Omitted the subject, making the question unclear. | 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 in casual conversation to inquire about reasons or purposes. It's not usually used in formal writing. | Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question. |
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常见问题：What for 对比 Why
What for和Why 有什么区别？
What for: A phrase asking about the purpose of something. Why: A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.
哪个更正式：What for和Why？
Why 是其中最正式的。
哪个更常见：What for和Why？
Why 在日常英语中最常见。
能各给一个例子吗？
What for: I forgot my umbrella; what for is it raining anyway? Why: I asked her why she was late.
我可以互换使用 What for和Why 吗？
不总是。What for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。