what for

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what for (不可比)

  1. 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[编辑]

what for (複數 what fors)

  1. 〉(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.