what for片语

片语

1. 1

   为什么、为何、做什么用口语

   He wants to borrow the car, but what for?

   他想借车，可是为什么呢？

2. 2

   责骂、训斥、惩罚口语，常用于 give someone what for

   Her mother gave her what for when she came home late.

   她很晚才回家，被妈妈狠狠骂了一顿。