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what about

/wɒt əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /wʌt əˈbaʊt/ (US)/

Перевод: Вопросительная фраза для предложения альтернатив, запроса мнения или введения нового аспекта обсуждения. Примечание: 'What about' не является определителем, а состоит из местоимения 'what' и предлога 'about'; при использовании с существительными запрашивает информацию об их статусе или уместности.

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determiner

/wɒt əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /wʌt əˈbaʊt/ (US)/A2formal
  • ruВопросительная фраза для предложения альтернатив, запроса мнения или введения нового аспекта обсуждения. Примечание: 'What about' не является определителем, а состоит из местоимения 'what' и предлога 'about'; при использовании с существительными запрашивает информацию об их статусе или уместности.

An interrogative phrase used to introduce questions about suggestions, alternatives, opinions, or additional considerations. Note: 'What about' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It is a phrase consisting of the interrogative pronoun 'what' + the preposition 'about'. When used before nouns or noun phrases, it functions to inquire about their relevance, status, or inclusion in a discussion. This entry includes its primary interrogative and pragmatic meanings for completeness.

  1. Interrogative phrase (suggestions/alternatives)A2informal

    Used before nouns or gerunds to propose an alternative idea, person, or option for consideration in a discussion or decision-making process.

    ruВопросительная фраза (предложения/альтернативы)

    • What about going to the cinema tonight?
    • What about John? Should we invite him too?
    • What about the other option we discussed?

  2. Interrogative phrase (request for information/opinion)A2informal

    Used to ask for information, clarification, or an opinion regarding a specific person, thing, or situation that has been mentioned or is relevant to the context.

    ruВопросительная фраза (запрос информации/мнения)

    • What about the deadline? Is it still next week?
    • What about your health? Are you feeling better?
    • What about the budget for this project?

  3. Interrogative phrase (raising objections/concerns)B1informal

    Used to introduce a potential problem, objection, or concern regarding a plan, idea, or statement, often implying that something has been overlooked.

    ruВопросительная фраза (выражение возражений/опасений)

    • What about the cost? Can we afford it?
    • What about the children? Who will look after them?
    • What about the environmental impact of this decision?

  4. Interrogative phrase (shifting topic/focus)B1informal

    Used to redirect attention to a different person, topic, or aspect of a discussion, often to ensure balanced consideration of all relevant factors.

    ruВопросительная фраза (смена темы/фокуса)

    • We've discussed the pros. What about the cons?
    • You've talked about your experience. What about your qualifications?
    • What about the other team members? Have they been consulted?