疯狂英语口语绝招 What...for...?

086. What... for...
做……用的……

[句型解析]
此句型既可表示某物是干什么用的，也可以用来问对方为什么要干某事，相当于“Why?”。

[实例]
1. What is it for?
这是干什么用的?
2. What did you say that for?
你为什么要那样说？
3. What do you need so much money for?
你要这么多钱干什么？

[实战练习]
A: Have you heard that my father is going to quit his job?
你听说我爸要辞职的消息了吗？
B: What would he do that for?
为什么呢？
A: He said work is too hectic and that he needs a break.
他说工作太辛苦了，他需要休息。
B: What will he do to earn a living?
他做什么为生啊？
A: He said he would take a vacation for a while and then go into the carpentry business. He thinks it will be more relaxing.
他说他要先度个假，然后开始木工生意。他认为木工行业会轻松一些。
B: Well, I hope he’s happy.
我希望他快乐。