中文意思

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What was that about

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//

What was that about 的意思

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

In simple words: A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

What was that about 例句

• After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
• 'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
• When she started laughing, I couldn't help but ask, 'What was that about?'
• 'He mentioned a surprise; I was curious and thought, what was that about?'
• Looking puzzled after the meeting, I asked my boss, 'What was that about?'

如何使用 What was that about

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine someone shrugging in confusion and asking 'What was that about?' after a confusing story.

相关单词

Collocations with What was that about

• ask what was that about
• wonder what was that about
• respond to what was that about

Synonyms for What was that about

• What do you mean?
• Can you explain?
• What's going on?
• What happened?
• What was that?

Common mistakes with What was that about

• Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual.
• Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion.
• Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.

关于 What was that about 的常见问题

What was that about 是什么意思？

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

What was that about 的中文意思是什么？

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

What was that about 的定义是什么？

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

如何在句子中使用 What was that about？

After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'

能再举一个 What was that about 的例子吗？

'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'

What was that about 的近义词有哪些？

常见的替代说法包括 What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?。

哪些词和 What was that about 搭配？

它常与 ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about 搭配。

使用 What was that about 时常见的错误有哪些？

Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual. Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion. Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.

What was that about 怎么发音？

US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。

What was that about 是正式还是非正式？

"What was that about" 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 was that about？

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.