"what gives" in Chinese (Simplified)
怎么了?出什么事了?
Definition
这是一个非正式表达,用来询问发生了什么、为什么有问题,或对某种情况表示困惑或好奇。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
极其口语化,类似于“怎么了?”或“出什么事了?”。用于突然发生令人生疑、困惑或意外的情况。很少用于书面语,只适合朋友或熟人之间。
Examples
Hey, what gives? Why is everyone so quiet?
嘿,**怎么了**?怎么大家都这么安静?
I saw your message—what gives?
我看了你的信息——**怎么了**?
What gives? You never call me anymore.
**怎么了**?你怎么再也不给我打电话了。
Okay, what gives? You’ve been acting weird all day.
好吧,**怎么了**?你今天一整天都怪怪的。
Everyone’s late—what gives this time?
大家都迟到了——这次**怎么了**?
You haven't finished your work yet? What gives?
你还没做完工作?**怎么了**?