一、询问原因
1. Why do you go to the store?
你为什么去商店?
- Because I want to buy some salt. (因为我想买些盐)
2. Why is she so sad?
她为什么这么伤心?
- Because she lost her cat. (因为她的猫咪不见了)
3. Why do they keep running?
他们为什么一直奔跑?
- Because they want to win the race. (因为他们想赢得比赛)
二、提供建议
4. Why don’t you go to the library with me?
你为什么不去图书馆陪我?
- Good idea! (好主意)
5. Why not try this new recipe?
你为什么不尝试这个新食谱?
- It might be delicious! (可能很美味)
三、表达不满或质疑
6. Why did you do that?
你为什么那么做?
- I don't understand your reason. (我不理解你的理由)
7. Why can't we agree on this?
为什么我们不能就此达成一致?
- We need to listen to each other's opinions. (我们需要倾听彼此的意见)
四、特殊用法示例
8. Why did the movie start late?
电影为什么开场晚?
- Because of the traffic jam. (因为交通堵塞)
9. Why do people eat long noodles on birthdays?
人们为什么生日吃面条?
- Because long noodles symbolize long life. (因为长面条象征长寿)
10. Why do you like this song?
你为什么喜欢这首歌?
- Because the melody is very touching. (因为旋律非常动听)
补充说明
回答时常用"because"引导原因状语从句,例如:
Why do you like English? → Because it's interesting.
提建议时常用"why don’t you"结构,例如:
Why don’t you call her today? → Good idea!
以上示例综合了不同语境下的"why"用法,包括直接询问原因、间接建议、情感表达等。