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| and God knows what nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | informal (and [sth] unknown) (非正式用语) | 鬼才知道，天知道
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| | I sent him out to do the shopping and he came back with a new TV and God knows what. |
| and what have you advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (and the like, and similar) (非正式用语) | 诸如此类，等等
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| and what not advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (and similar) (非正式用语) | 诸如此类，等等
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| Be careful what you wish for. v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | ([sth] desirable may have drawbacks) | 要慎重许愿。，别轻易许愿。
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| come what may advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (whatever happens) | 不论发生什么事情
bú lùn fā shēng shén me shì qíng |
| | I'll remain happy come what may. |
| comprehend what vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (understand) | 理解是什么
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| | I just cannot comprehend what made you do it. |
| | 我真的无法理解你为什么这么做。 |
| debate what/whether vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (try to decide) | 辩论
biàn lùn |
| | | 争论
zhēng lùn |
| | | 讨论
tǎo lùn |
| | The government is debating whether to hold a referendum on this topic. |
| | 政府正在讨论是否就此问题进行全民公决。 |
| determine whether/what/why/who vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (facts: ascertain) | 搞清
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| | | 查清
chá qīng |
| | "We must determine what exactly happened that night," said Inspector Brown. |
| | “我们必须查清当晚究竟发生了什么。”调查员布朗说。 |
| do what is needed v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (take necessary action) | 做必要的事
zuò bì yào de shì |
| | | 采取必要的行动
cǎi qǔ bì yào de xíng dòng |
| | I know you don't want to put her in a home, but you have got to do what is needed. |
| Do what there is to do. interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (Take the necessary action.) | 做必要的事
zuò bì yào de shì |
| | | 采取必要的行动
cǎi qǔ bì yào de xíng dòng |
| do what you can viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (do everything possible) | 尽你的全力
jìn nǐ de quán lì |
| do what you like v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (do whatever you wish to do) | （你）想怎样就怎样
nǐ xiǎng zěn yàng jiù zěn yàng |
| | | 别客气
bié kè qì |
| | Since you've finished your work, do what you like for the rest of the day. |
do with what you've got,
make do with what you've got v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (cope, manage) | 利用你现有的资源做某事
lì yòng nǐ xiàn yǒu de zī yuán zuò mǒu shì |
| dread to think what/how/who v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (find unpleasant to imagine) | 不敢想
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| | | 害怕去想
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| | I dread to think how the victim's family must be feeling. |
| for what it's worth advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (in my opinion) | 不管怎么说
bù guǎn zěn me shuō |
| | | 在我看来
zài wǒ kàn lái |
| | I know you won't change, but for what it's worth, I think that skirt looks awful on you. |
| for what reason advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (why) | 为什么
wèi shén me |
| | | 因为什么原因
yīn wèi shén me yuán yīn |
| | | 有什么理由
yǒu shén me lǐ yóu |
| | For what reason are you two hours late arriving home? |
| get what you deserve v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (for good actions) | 得到相应回报
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| | | 善有善报
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| | If you follow the rules and obey all guidelines, you will get what you deserve. |
| get what you deserve v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (for bad actions) | 恶有恶报
è yǒu è bào |
| | | 活该
huó gāi |
| | | 得了报应
dé le bào yìng |
| | If you deliberately break the rules and disregard authority, you will get what you deserve. |
| guess what interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (used to announce news) (非正式用语，用于宣布某消息前) | 猜猜是什么（消息），猜一猜，猜猜看
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| | Guess what, I got the job! |
| have what it takes viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | expr (be able or qualified for [sth]) (习惯表达) | 称职，具备…的条件
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| | Do you have what it takes to become a soldier? |
| in what way advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (how) | 如何
rú hé |
| | | 怎样
zěn yàng |
| | | 以何种方式
yǐ hé zhǒng fāng shì |
inquire as to whether/when/how/who/what,
enquire as to whether/when/how/who/what vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | formal (with clause: ask) | 询问
xún wèn |
| just what the doctor ordered nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative, informal ([sth] needed and welcomed) | 正合我心意
zhèng hé wǒ xīn yì |
| | | 正是我需要的
zhèng shì wǒ xū yào de |
| | A week's holiday in the sun was just what the doctor ordered. |
| mean what you say v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (speak sincerely) | 当真
dàng zhēn |
| | | 认真
rèn zhēn |
| | Does he mean what he says, or is he just making an empty promise? |
| no matter what advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (whatever) | 不管什么
bù guǎn shén me |
| | We need to get that money, no matter what! |
| no matter what exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (with clause: regardless of [sth]) | 无论
wú lùn |
| | | 不管
bù guǎn |
| | Jason is always cheerful, no matter what life hands him. |
| What's on your mind? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (what are you thinking?) | 你在想什么？
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realize how/what/who,
also UK: realise how/what/who vtr + conj | (be aware) (后接疑问词) | 意识到
yì shí dào |
| | He doesn't realize how important this is for me. |
| | 他没意识到这对我是多么重要。 |
| see what can be done v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (try to find solution) | 看看能做些什么
kàn kàn néng zuò xiē shén me |
| | The mechanic said he'd see what can be done to repair my car. |
| so what? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I don't care) | 那又怎么样
nà yòu zěn me yàng |
| | Okay, so I look fat in these jeans – so what? |
| so what interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (expressing indifference) (非正式用语) | 那又怎样！那又如何！
nà yòu zěn yàng nà yòu rú hé |
| | So you made a minor mistake! So what! |
| so what if conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that." | (it's irrelevant) | 就算…又怎么样
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| | So what if I enjoy a beer now and then? |
| so what else is new interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (not surprised) | 这有什么新鲜的？
zhè yǒu shén me xīn xiān de ？ |
| | Yes, you're late again—so what else is new? |
| to what extent conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that." | (the degree to which) | 到…程度
dào chéng dù |
| | To what extent do you think this program will affect young people? |
| to what extent advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (to what degree) | 到何种程度
dào hé zhǒng chéng dù |
| what a life! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (expressing despair or exasperation) (抱怨) | 这是什么日子！
zhè shì shén me rì zi ！ |
| | George works more than 80 hours a week. What a life! |
| what a pity! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (expressing disappointment) (非正式用语) | 真遗憾！真可惜！
zhēn yí hàn zhēn kě xī |
| | What a pity! - he had so much potential! |
| what a shame! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (expressing disappointment) (非正式用语) | 真遗憾！真可惜！
zhēn yí hàn zhēn kě xī |
| | Oh what a shame! - I can't go to the party because I have a bad cold. |
| what do I care? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I don't care) | 我才不管呢！谁管呢!
wǒ cái bù guǎn ne ！shuí guǎn ne ! |
| | If you want to ruin your life by quitting school, what do I care? |
| What do you do? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (What is your job?) | 你在哪高就？
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| | | 你从事什么工作？
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What do you know!,
Well,
what do you know! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (expressing surprise) (表示惊讶) | 你看怪不怪！真想不到！
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| | Hey, what do you know! - we got here on time after all! |
| What do you know? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (you have not informed enough to comment) | 你知道个什么！
nǐ zhī dào gè shén me |
| | You've never even been there! - what do you know? |
| what does it matter? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I don't care) | 有什么关系呢？
yǒu shén me guān xì ne ？ |
| | So you're earning more than me – what does it matter? |
| what for? | informal (why? to what purpose?) (非正式用语) | 为什么？
wèi shén me |
| | You bought another hat? What for? You already have lots. |
| what have you nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | slang (the rest, et cetera) | 等等
děng děng |
| | | 之类
zhī lèi |
| | My junk drawer's full of paper clips, old photos, sunglasses, and what have you. |
| what if conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that." | (supposing) | 如果…将会怎么样
rú guǒ jiāng huì zěn me yàng |
| | What if she never comes back? |
| what is more advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (moreover, in addition) | 而且
ér qiě |
| | | 除此以外
chú cǐ yǐ wài |
| | The food served in that restaurant is not very good and, what is more, it's overpriced. |
| what lies ahead? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (what will happen in the future) | 未来的道路上有什么等着？将来会发生什么？
wèi lái de dào lù shàng yǒu shén me děng zhe ？jiāng lái huì fā shēng shén me ？ |
| | With these guys in office who knows what lies ahead? |
| what on earth interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (expressing incomprehension) (非正式用语) | …到底怎么回事？
dào dǐ zěn me huí shì |
| | What on earth are you trying to do coming in yelling at me? |
| what on earth pronpronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday." | informal (what) | 到底是什么
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| | You still haven't explained what on earth you're doing here. |
| what the deuce interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal, euphemism, dated (surprise, bewilderment) | 究竟，到底
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| | | 真见鬼！活见鬼！
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| | What the deuce has gone on here? |
| What the d***ens? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | euphemism, dated (expressing surprise or bewilderment) | 究竟，到底
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| | | 我的天啊
wǒ de tiān a |
| | What the d***ens was all that about? |
| What the f***? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | vulgar, offensive, slang (disbelief) (俚语，粗俗) | 妈的，见鬼
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| | Julie saw the damage to her brand new car and exclaimed, "What the f***?" |
| what the f*** pronpronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday." | slang, vulgar (what) (俚语，粗俗语) | 什么
shén me |
| | A: 'What are you doing?' B: 'What the f*** do you think I'm doing?' |
| What the f***? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | vulgar, offensive, slang (incomprehension) (俚语，粗俗语) | 搞什么？
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| | | 到底怎么回事？
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| | "What the f***?" said Eugene, staring at the instructions and scratching his head. |
| | “搞什么？”尤金说，看着手头的说明书，不住地挠头。 |
| what the hell interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | slang (expressing incomprehension) (俚语) | …到底怎么回事？
dào dǐ zěn me huí shì |
| | What the hell is going on here? |
| what the hell? interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | slang, potentially offensive (bewilderment) | 搞什么鬼
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| | | 怎么回事
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| | The boss is piling all the rest of his office furniture on top of his desk – what the hell? |
| what the hell pronpronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday." | slang (what) (俚语) | 什么
shén me |
| | What the hell is going on here? |
| what the hell pronpronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday." | slang, potentially offensive (whatever) | 无论什么
wú lùn shén me |
| | | 任何事
rèn hé shì |
| | | 任何东西
rèn hé dōng xī |
| 备注: 语气稍带冒犯 |
| | You can do what the hell you want. See if I care. |
| what the hell interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | slang (resignation) | 管他呢
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| | | 无所谓了
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| | | 去他的
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| | I don't want to do it, but what the hell? |
| what time? | informal (at what hour?) (非正式用语) | 什么时间？
shén me shí jiān |
| | What time are you going to bed? |
| what with preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (considering) | 因为
yīn wèi |
| | | 考虑到
kǎo lǜ dào |
| | | 由于
yóu yú |
| | What with the storms and flight delays, he arrived home after midnight. |
| what's contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (what is) | 是什么
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| | What's that smell? |
| What's happening? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | informal (greeting) | 怎么回事？出什么事了？
zěn me huí shì ？chū shén me shì le ？ |
| | Hi, guys. What's happening? |
| what's more | informal (in addition) (非正式用语) | 另外，而且
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| | He's ugly and what's more, he's not very nice. |
| What's up? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | slang (What is wrong?) | 怎么了？
zěn me le |
| | | 有什么问题？
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| | Sarah looked sad so I asked her "What's up?" |
| What's up? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | slang (What is happening?) | 过得如何？
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| | | 近况如何？
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| | I haven't seen you for a long time. What's up? |
what's-his-name,
what's-her-name nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | slang (man: forgotten name) (记不起名字时) | 那个某某，你叫他什么来着
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| | I ran into what's-his-name again this afternoon. |