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 he said: Dost thou know wherefore I am come to thee?
他于是说：「你知道我为什麽到你这里来？
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。
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。
I know not wherefore it befell.
我不知道为什么变成这个样子。
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？
And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me?
你若心里说，这一切事为何临到我呢。
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。
Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not?
他们说，我们禁食，你为何不看见呢。
Wherefore they say, is Saul also among the prophets?
因此有句俗语说，扫罗也列在先知中吗。
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。