how are you

短语
中文释义
英 /haʊ ˈɑː juː/    美 /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/|/hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/|/hæɔ ˈaː jə/

英文释义

短语
  1. An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include idiomatic
    — I'm very well, thank you. How are you? (formal) I'm fine, thank you. / Fine, thanks. (informal) / Fine, and you? (informal)
  2. (Following a noun phrase; stress on are) An expression of derision, that the preceding referent is unworthy of the name. In form of an exclamation, and thus often followed by an exclamation mark. Ireland,idiomatic
    — 1967 July 20: Questions. Oral Answers. — Free Travel for Old Age Pensioners. Dáil Éireann debates Mr. Dunne: "A small point", says the Minister for Justice. Mr. Ryan: Justice, how are you! He would not recognise it in this world or the next.

词形变化

how're you alternative,informal HRU alternative,initialism
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