wherewithal

['wɛəwiðɔ:l]

n.必要的资金, 手段
conj.用其,以其
pron.用以 ... 的东西

例句与用法：

I'd like a new car but I haven't the wherewithal to pay for it.

我很想有一辆新汽车，但我没有买车的财力。

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).

详细释义：

n.

必要的资金(或设备, 手段等)[the S][(+for)][+to-V]

Has she the wherewithal to pay for the trip?

她有钱付旅费吗?

ad.

1. 用以

2. 用什么

Wherewithal shall we feed the child?

我们用什么喂养孩子?