wherefore

英 [ˈweəfɔː(r)]

美 [ˈwerfɔːr]

n.  原因；理由
conj.  因此
adv.  为什么（疑问副词）；为此（关系副词）

复数：wherefores　

BNC.34108 / COCA.30854

习惯用语

the whys and (the) wherefores

理由；原因；缘故
the reasons for sth
I had no intention of going into the whys and the wherefores of the situation.
我无意深入调查这一情况的来龙去脉。

noun

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Synonym:why

And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel?
7天使对我说：你为甚么希奇呢？
And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words?
他们回答说，我主为什么说这样的话呢。
I know not wherefore it befell.
我不知道为什么变成这个样子。
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
所以我求你们，不要因我为你们所受的患难丧胆。这原是你们的荣耀。
Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more.
你们竟离弃我，事奉别神。所以我不再救你们了。
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again?
孩子死了，我何必禁食，我岂能使他返回呢。
Wherefore I have also bared my thighs against thy face, and thy shame hath appeared.
故此我也将你的衣边掀到你面上，使人见到你的羞耻。
Wherefore I must ever lament.
我因此必须永恒地哀悼。
I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
对神说，不要定我有罪。要指示我，你为何与我争辩。
Wherefore art the flowers and chocolate you're supposed to send me on valentine's day?
你要在情人节送给我的鲜花和巧克力踪影何在？