1. 回答ide
在对否认的陈述句做出简短的回答时, 咱们通常用 why not ? 不用 why? 。 试比较this
They've decided to move to Devon. ~~~ why?ci
他们已经决定搬到德文了。~~为何?it
Icann't manage tomorrow evening. ~~ Why not? im
明天晚上我作不到。~~ 为何不行。 ant
Why not ? 也能够用来表示赞成一项建议。错误
Let's eat out this evening. ~~ Yes, why not ?ps
我们今晚出去吃吧。~~ 好啊, 干嘛不去呀?
2. why should ... ?
why 后面跟 should 的结构能够表示惊奇。
I woulder why she should want to go out with me.
我奇怪她为何要跟我交往。
这一结构也能够表示生气或拒绝作某事。
I don't see why we should have to pay for your mistake.
我不懂为何咱们必须为你的错误付出代价。
Give me a cigarette. ~~ Why should I?
给我一支烟。~~ 我为何要给?
3. 动词不定式结构
Why 后面能够跟不带to的动词不定式。这一结构表示某动做是没必要要的蔌或无心义的。
Why argue with him? He'll never change his mind.
为何要跟他争论?他永远不会改变本身的见解。
Why pay more other shops ? We have the best value.
为何花更多的钱到其余商店去买? 咱们这里物美价廉。
Why not + 不带to动词不定式用来提出建议。
Sandy's in a bad mood. ~~ Why not give her some flowers?
桑迪情绪很差。~~为何不送她一些花呢?
Why don't ... ? 用法相同。
Why don't you give her some flowers? 你为何不给她一些花呢?
Why don't we go and see Julie? 咱们为何不去看看朱莉呢?