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。







