"why in the world" in Chinese (Simplified)
到底为什么
Definition
用于表示惊讶、困惑或难以置信,询问某件出乎意料或难以理解事情的原因。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于口语表达,带有强调和情感色彩,常用于表示惊讶或难以理解。类似'到底为什么',不建议用于正式场合。
Examples
Why in the world is the door open?
门**到底为什么**开着?
Why in the world did you lie to me?
你**到底为什么**对我撒谎?
Why in the world is it raining in July?
七月**到底为什么**会下雨?
Why in the world would anyone eat that much pizza alone?
到底**为什么**会有人一个人吃那么多比萨?
Why in the world didn’t you call me back last night?
你昨天晚上**到底为什么**没回我电话?
Why in the world are you wearing a winter coat in summer?
你夏天**到底为什么**穿冬天的外套?