wherewithal
n
the wherewithal [sing]
(rhet or joc 修辞或谑) the money needed for sth 为做某事而需要的钱
I'd like a new stereo, but I haven't got the wherewithal (to buy it). 我倒是想要一套新的立体声音响器材, 可是没这笔钱(买).
🗣️ 情景例句
We can learn a lot by asking.
我们到处问问会学到不少东西。
Will you please fill the bath?
请你替我的浴缸放满水。
Please don't call me Lily. I'm Lucy. That's Lily over there!