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

That thy trust may be in the Lord, wherefore I have also shewn it to thee this day.
为使你的信赖全托于上主，我今日特将道路指示给你。
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。
Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed against me, saith the LORD.
耶和华说、你们为何与我争辩呢.你们都违背了我。
And wherefore say not I that I am old?
我又为什么不肯说我不年轻？
Dost thou know, child, wherefore thy mother wears this letter?
孩子，你知道你妈妈为什么要戴这个字母吗？
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。
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。
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？
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
约伯阿，请听我的话，留心听我一切的言语。
Wherefore, on every occasion a man should say: this comes from God;
因此，每一刻人们都应该说：这来自于神；