why
noun
Phrases of why noun
- the whys and (the) wherefores
The reasons or causes for something.
原因；緣由
• I am not entirely clear about the whys and wherefores of this project.
我不完全清楚這個項目的來龍去脈。
adverb
Definitions of why adverb
- A1
for what reason
為何
"I'm going home." "Why?"
"我要回家了。" "為什麼？"
Why did you decide to settle in London?
你為什麼決定在倫敦定居？
Why should we wait? Let’s just leave now.
我們為什麼要等？我們現在就走吧。
exclamation
Definitions of why exclamation
used to express surprise or anger
（表示驚訝或惱怒）嘿，喂，哎呀。
Why, if it isn't our old friend Georgie Frazer!
哎呀，這不是我們的老朋友Georgie Frazer嗎！
Why, I've never come across anything quite like this!
哎呀，我從來沒遇到過這樣的事情！
Idioms
- why not...?
used to make a suggestion or to express agreement with an idea.
（表示建議或同意）何不，為什麼不？
• Since the weather is so nice, why not just go to the beach?
既然天氣這麼好，為什麼不去海邊呢？
- why don't you...?
Used to propose a suggestion or a course of action.
（用於提出建議）為何不…？
• Why don't you try asking the manager for a raise?
你為何不試著向經理要求加薪？