interrogative

[ˌɪntəˈrɒgətɪv] [ˌɪntəˈrɑgətɪv]
  • 复数:interrogatives;
  • 副词:interrogatively;
  • 例句
    柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (姿势、语调)询问的,疑问的
      An interrogative gesture or tone of voice shows that you want to know the answer to a question.
      例句
      Donovan cocked an interrogative eye at his companion, who nodded in reply. 多诺万向他的同伴投以疑问的眼神,对方点头回应。
    • N-SING
      疑问句;疑问结构
      In grammar, a clause that is in the interrogative, or in the interrogative mood, has its subject following 'do', 'be', 'have', or a modal verb. Examples are 'When did he get back?' and 'Are you all right?'. Clauses of this kind are typically used to ask questions.
    • N-COUNT
      疑问词
      In grammar, an interrogative is a word such as 'who', 'how', or 'why', which can be used to ask a question.
    英汉词典释义
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply;
      "he asked a direct question""he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
      2. some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
    • Adjective
      1. relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood;
      "not all questions have an interrogative construction"
      2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation