| 词汇 | why not |
| 释义 | Idiom why not there is no reason not to.“Do you want Italian food tonight?” “Sure, why not!”If you're so unhappy there, why not leave right now? why not1. Why is that not the case? What is the reason for your negative statement? A: "George has decided he's not going to join." B: "Why not?" A: "I don't like coconut." B: "Why not? Because of the texture?" 2. Yes, because there is no good reason to say no. A: "Would you like another glass of wine?" B: "Sure, why not?" Why not?1. Lit. Please explain your negative answer. Mother: No, you can't. Mary: Why not? Sue: Could I have another piece of cake? Mary: No. Sue: Why not? Mary: I want it. 2. . Inf. I cannot think of a reason not to, so yes. Bob: You want to go to see a movie next Friday? Jane: Why not? Fred: Do you feel like wandering over to the bowling alley? Tom: Why not? ˌwhy ˈnot?(informal) used to make a suggestion, or agree to a suggestion: ‘Why not go and see a movie?’ ‘OK.’‘Let’s go and see a movie.’ ‘OK, why not?’ |
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