what for

英语

其他写法

• whuffo (美国南部)

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副词

what for (不可比)

1. 〈口〉 为啥，为什么

   He wants four copies of it? What for?

   他要这四份？为啥？

   Ow! What did you do that for?

   喔！你干嘛那么做？

名词

what for (复数 what fors)

1. 〈口〉（常与 "give someone"连用） 惩罚；批评

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

   等你爸回家了，他就要给你点颜色看看。

   • 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.