1 for /ˈfoɚ/ /fɚ/ preposition Learner's definition of FOR
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used to indicate the place someone or something is going to or toward(表去向)去,往,向 -
He just left for the office.他刚离开去办公室了。
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We're heading for home.我们正往家走。
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When's the next train for [=to] London?下一班去伦敦的火车几点开?
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used to indicate the person or thing that something is sent or given to(表对象)给,为 -
Are there any letters for me?有我的信吗?
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This present is for you.这个礼物是给你的。
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She baked a cake for me.她为我烤了蛋糕。
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used to indicate the thing that something is meant to be used with(表用途)用于,专为 -
There's a separate slot for out-of-town mail.有一个专门投寄外埠邮件的信槽。
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Are these the tires for this car?这些轮胎是这辆车的吗?
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The scenery for the play is beautiful.这部戏剧的布景十分美丽。
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This food is for the party.这食物是为聚会准备的。
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used to indicate the person or type of person who should use or have something(表特定对象)专供,适合于 -
The store sells suits for tall men.这家店专卖大号男装。
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This is just right for me.这个刚好适合我。
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That job is not for me. [=that job would not suit me]那份工作不适合我。
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Who's the best/right person for the job?谁是这份工作的最佳/合适人选?
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used to indicate the use of something(表用途)…用的 b —
used to indicate why something is done(表原因)为了 -
She's dressing for dinner.她穿着正装去赴宴。
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Squirrels were storing nuts for the winter.松鼠正在储存过冬的坚果。
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He's making plans for retirement.他在为退休做打算。
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studying for examinations为考试而学习
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They shouted the news for all to hear. [=so that all could hear it]他们大声嚷着这个消息,好让所有人都听见。
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used to indicate the person that a statement refers to对(某人)来说 —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
It's time for us to get busy.是我们忙起来的时候了。
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For him to confess would be painful.对他来说,认错终归是痛苦的。
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That's too heavy for you to carry.那东西太重了,你搬不动。
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(chiefly US) I'd hate for you to miss the show. [=I'd hate it if you missed the show]如果你错过了演出,我会恨你的。
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a : in order to help or cause (something)(表目标)为了,促使 -
We are working for the good of humanity.我们在为人类的福祉而工作。
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This is for your own good. [=to help you]这是为你自己好。
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They believe that they are acting for the best. [=they are doing what is best]他们相信他们这样做是最好的。
b : in order to get (something)为了得到 -
For more information, call our main office.如需更多信息,请打电话到我们的总办公室。
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Everybody ran for safety/shelter when the shooting started.枪击开始时,人们四处奔跑,寻找安全之地/庇护所。
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: in favor of (someone or something)支持;赞同 -
Which candidate are you for?你支持哪位候选人?
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You're either for [=with] me or you're against me.你不支持我就是反对我。
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the case for and the case against disarmament支持和反对裁军的理由
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I am all for [=completely in favor of] freedom of speech.我完全赞成言论自由。
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: because of (something)因为 -
He shouted for joy.他高兴得喊了起来。
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He wept for sorrow.他因为伤心而啜泣。
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He was decorated for bravery.他因为勇敢而被授予了勋章。
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used to indicate the person or thing toward which feelings, thoughts, etc., are directed表情绪、思想的指向 -
He was hungry for praise.他渴望得到表扬。
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They are longing for home.他们期盼着回家。
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I can't help feeling sorry for him.我不禁为他感到遗憾。
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She has a taste for spicy food. [=she enjoys spicy food]她喜欢吃辛辣食物。
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used to indicate an amount of time or space表时间或空间的量 -
You can see for miles from the top of the hill.从山顶上可以看到几英里外的景色。
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She won't be here for long.她不会在这里待很久。
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She won't get here for hours (yet).她几小时内不会来这里。
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We're staying there for the summer.我们整个夏天都将待在那儿。
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used to indicate the time when something happens or will happen表事情发生的时间 c —
used to indicate the time that a statement refers to表陈述所指的时间 10
a : in place of (someone or something else) : instead of (someone or something else)代替;替换 b : as a representative of (someone)作为(某人的)代表 c : in order to help or serve (someone or something)(表帮助或服务)为 -
What else can I do for you?我还能为您做点什么?
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Let me carry that for you.我来帮你拿。
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They fought and died for their country.他们为祖国而战斗,并献出了生命。
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: in order to cure or treat (an illness, injury, disease, etc.)为了治疗(疾病、外伤) 12
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used to indicate the amount or value of something表数量或价值 13
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used to indicate the meaning of a word表词汇意义 14
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used to indicate the food that is eaten at a meal表一顿饭中的食物 15
: as an employee, member, player, etc., of (something)(作为雇员、成员、运动员)受雇于 16
chiefly US : with the name of (someone)取(某人的)名 17
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used to indicate the parts of a list or series表名单或系列中的某些部分 -
For one thing, we have no money; for another, we have no time.一方面,我们没钱;另一方面,我们没时间。
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People don't buy it because, for one thing, the price is too high.人们不买这东西,原因之一是它的价格太高。
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used to refer to something that is surprising or unexpected when compared to something else(表超出同类的)就…而言 -
He's tall for his age. [=he is taller than you would expect someone his age to be]他的个头在这个年龄算是高的。
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It's been very cool for May.这天气在五月份算是凉爽了。
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That was a good score for him. = For him, that was a good score.这对他来说是个不错的分数。
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used to indicate the relationship between numbers or amounts that are being compared表数字或数量间的联系 20
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used in various emphatic phrases用于各种表强调的短语 -
I for one will vote for him. [=I will definitely vote for him]我肯定会选他。
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For the last time, will you stop that noise!最后再说一遍,你别吵了!
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I wish you'd be sensible for once.我希望你至少能通情达理一次。
for all
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: in spite of (something)尽管 -
You don't convince me for all your clever arguments.尽管你的论证很巧妙,但还是不能说服我。
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For all his education, he's pretty dumb when it comes to home repair.尽管他受过教育,但说到家居维修,他就很低能了。
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used in phrases like for all someone knows and for all someone cares to say that someone does not know, care, etc., about something用于for all someone knows、for all someone cares等短语,表示对某事不知道、不关心 -
For all I know, she's still there. [=she may still be there, but I don't know]说不定她还在那里。
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For all he cares, we might as well be dead! [=he doesn't care if we're dead or not]他才不关心我们是死是活呢!
for ever (and ever)
— see ever
in for
informal
: certain to experience (something)一定会
in for it
informal or British for it
: certain to be punished一定会受到惩罚
not for (someone) to do something
: not the right or duty of (someone) to do something无权做某事
once and for all
— see 1once
that's/there's…for you
informal
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used to say that something is very good, very disappointing, or very common表示某物非常好、非常令人失望或非常一般 -
They brought me the package on Christmas Day! Now that's real service for you! [=bringing the package on Christmas Day was excellent service]他们在圣诞节把这个包裹给我带来了!服务真是太好了!
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They didn't even send me a Christmas card! There's gratitude for you! [=they were very ungrateful not to send me a Christmas card]他们连圣诞卡也没给我送!真是忘恩负义啊!
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He stays up late, playing video games and listening to music. That's a teenager for you. [=that's how a typical teenager behaves]他熬夜玩电子游戏和听音乐,青少年就是这样。
2 for /ˈfoɚ/ /fɚ/ conjunction
2 for
/ˈfoɚ/ /fɚ/
conjunction
Learner's definition of FOR
formal + literary
: because —
used to introduce a statement that explains why a preceding statement is true因为;由于