what for

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• whuffo (美國南部)

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副詞

what for (不可比)

1. 〈口〉 為啥，為什麼

   He wants four copies of it? What for?

   他要這四份？為啥？

   Ow! What did you do that for?

   喔！你幹嘛那麼做？

名詞

what for (複數 what fors)

1. 〈口〉（常與 "give someone"連用） 懲罰；批評

   When your dad gets home, he'll give you what for.

   等你爸回家了，他就要給你點顏色看看。

   • 1968, Oliver!, 01:12:40

     - Fagin, I'm waiting.

     - Waiting, my dear? What for?

     - Bill will give you "what for" if you don't fork out.