what-for

英 ['wɒtf'ɔːr] 美 ['wɒtf'ɔːr]

• n. 惩罚

英英释义

名词 what for:

1. a strong reprimand

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. He was punished for giving false evidence.
   他因作伪证而受到惩罚。
2. You'll answer for your rudeness one day.
   总有一天你会因你的无礼行为而受到惩罚。

词汇搭配

• what for 为什么
• for what it is worth 不管价值如何...
• for what reason 为什么