"who was it" in Chinese (Simplified)
是谁?
Definition
在你想知道是谁做了某事或者在场,但你不知道是谁时问的问题。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于口语中,常常在听到或看到什么但没认出人时说。语气可以表示好奇、惊讶或怀疑。类似表达有:“是谁做的?”、“那是谁?”。
Examples
Who was it at the door just now?
刚才在门口的**是谁**?
Someone called, but who was it?
有人打电话了,但**是谁**?
I heard a noise. Who was it?
我听到一声响。**是谁**?
If you know who was it, just tell me.
如果你知道**是谁**,就直接告诉我。
They left a note, but I have no idea who was it.
他们留了张纸条,但我完全不知道**是谁**。
You sounded surprised. Who was it that showed up?
你听起来很惊讶。到底**是谁**来了?