"what for" 怎么发音
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
WUHT-FOR, WUHT-FER
wˈɒt/ /fˈɔː
WOT-FAW
释义
Used to ask about the purpose or reason for something. Often means 'Why?' but focuses specifically on the intended result or purpose.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
英式英语
wˈɒt/ /fˈɔː
简化发音
美式
WUHT-FOR, WUHT-FER
英式
WOT-FAW
语境中听
What for do you need this tool?
She is saving money. What for?
He went to the store. What for?
If you want to borrow my car, what for?