what with somethingused to introduce a list of reasons that have made something happen or made someone feel in a particular way 因为某事,由于某事〔用于列举各种理由〕 She couldn’t get to sleep, what with all the shooting and shouting. 枪声和喊声此起彼伏,她无法入睡。
what with something• They've been under a lot of stress, what with Joe losing his job and all.
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