Definition of for in English:

for

preposition fɔːfə

1In support of or in favour of (a person or policy)
支持，拥护（人，政策）
troops who had fought for Napoleon
they voted for independence in a referendum
公投时他们支持独立。
Example sentencesExamples
- Peter has now set up an online poll on his site, asking you to vote for your favourite.
- This is a good idea and it enjoys the support of most of us who have fought for this country.
- So folks, if you agree with my policies, please vote for me at the next general election.
- At that time Swindon south Tories were against the development while the north Swindon Tories were for it.
- The British public might vote for you but don't expect them to support you afterwards.
- The suffragettes claimed their place in social history by fighting for women to get the vote.
- On the website there is the chance to vote for the favourite place in Wiltshire.
- The report makes a strong case for more government funding.
- It is in their interests to argue for a policy of dialogue with so called rogue states.
- There is a very good case for knocking these flats down because it will cost more to repair them than to start building from scratch.
- Bravery is climbing over a trench and fighting for your country in a war.
- But whether you were for or against the decision when it was made, I think it is largely irrelevant now.
- Readers were able to vote for their favourite and the tough decision came down to the judges.
- Four were against the proposal, three were unwilling to say and 19 were for it.
- The war is over and, no matter whether we were for it or against it, it is now time to move on.
- Anyone who votes for them is betraying the memory of all those who fought and died fighting the Nazis.
- It had no army capable of intervening in Europe and no politician arguing for such a policy.
- However, within Scotland the Commission on Local Government and the Scottish Parliament has argued for an overall review of the system of local government finance.
- At the time, young men were signing up in their droves to fight for their country.
- It may be hackneyed to point out that people fought and died for the right to vote, but it's true all the same.
Synonyms
on the side of, pro, for, all for, giving support to, giving backing to, right behind, encouraging of, approving of, sympathetic to
2Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of.
关于，对于，在…方面
she is responsible for the efficient running of their department
她负责所在部门的有效运转。
the demand for money
对金钱的需求。
Example sentencesExamples
- This is a very common problem and one that is most distressing for women of any age.
- It is not yet known whether employees will be paid for their work this month.
- He had been treated for depression after a failed suicide attempt earlier in the year.
- The weather forecast for today was scattered showers with clear spells and strong winds.
- So we gave him a call, and luckily for us, he was available.
- The rise in pension costs will also affect earnings for a number of public companies.
- The Careers Advisory Service will be responsible for the administration of the project.
- We have been trying to give them an idea of how devastating it is for the communities affected.
- The family said they now hoped the media would respect their wish for privacy to be left alone to grieve.
- Anyone who has ever been down a pit returns to the surface with deep respect for those who make a career of mining.
- Even if every household in town had only one car, there would still not be enough space for everyone.
- She had been missing from her home in since July 22 and her family was growing increasingly worried for her safety.
- We knew there were problems at the car company but we did expect to be paid for the work we have done.
- He said he had no firm plans for his retirement and he was keeping his options open.
- I think we all made this movie out of deep respect and admiration for the original work.
- No date has yet been set for the employment tribunal hearing which is likely to be held in Leeds.
- It was a success but due to a new demand for money, the WWF had to withdraw after one season.
- You can make a claim via an employment tribunal for compensation if you think this has happened.
- I pick my battles and have enough respect for myself to know when it is time to walk away.
- The government suggested that the retirement age for women might have to rise to 65.
- He also learnt a new respect for further education, and those who work in it.
Synonyms
in honour of, as a tribute to, as a mark of respect to, the same as
3On behalf of or to the benefit of.
代表；为了…的利益
I got a present for you
these parents aren't speaking for everyone
这些家长的发言并不代表大家的意见。
Example sentencesExamples
- There were plenty of refreshments for everyone at the Coronation party.
- It is more than probable that the busy agent will employ a reader to do the job for her.
- We have a flexible benefits package for women and this is a woman-friendly company.
- I forgot to tell you but there's a package for you downstairs in the front hall on the mail table.
- They told the receptionist they had a letter for the ambassador and asked to see him.
- So there you are - a blog that is genuinely for anyone and everyone, but mainly for me.
- One of the huge benefits for companies is the ability to make claims retrospectively.
- If you love a particular design but don't like the colour, the firm will change it for you.
- It's always an honour to play for your country and to test yourself against some of the top teams in the world.
- Obviously there's a business benefit for us in recycling as it cuts down the number of bags we use.
- She is also a noted children's author, who has written two dozen books for children.
- It is nice to see people giving some of their leisure time for the benefit of others.
- There is no pension scheme in operation for employees working less than twenty hours per week.
- Bedford believes what works about London is that there is something for everyone.
- Are you holding an event to raise money for those affected by the tsunami disaster?
- We can bring in the expertise and we can manage that for the customers' benefit.
- I talked to the superintendent about the incident, but he didn't indicate to me exactly what his opinion was, so I can't speak for him.
- I was on my way out to buy a present for my mother.
- The mayor will hold a special celebration dinner for the club tomorrow night.
- Swindon went into Comic Relief overdrive as hundreds of people raised money for charity.
1. 3.1 Employed by.
  被…雇用
  she is a tutor for the Open University
  她是开放大学的指导老师。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I used to work for a company that developed and sold computer systems for smaller businesses.
  Liubov worked as laundress and cook while Degaev worked for a while for a chemical firm.
  They had friends from the Asian community and had worked for an Asian employer in the past.
  She is not very happy about it but she can't say too much because she works for the council.
  The nationality of the hostages and the name of the firm they work for was last night unclear.
  They are workers who do work for the alleged discriminator, but they are not employed by him.
  Ms Tshabangu then went to work for a white farmer who had employed her mother.
  He has been working for the tyre-fitting firm since he left school.
  I was asked to do the programme the year before, but I was still working for the BBC then and couldn't do it.
  He worked as a sales representative for an air conditioning company in Shrewsbury.
  You will be able to draw on your company scheme while working for the same firm.
4Having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function.
以（提及物）为目的（或功能）
networks for the exchange of information
the necessary tools for making a picture frame
制作相框的必要工具。
Example sentencesExamples
- Many Israelis who visit Poland for this purpose do not get to make the acquaintance of Poles.
- The police just give you a crime number for insurance purposes and this only puts up the premiums.
- Although Suzanne and Inacio travel a lot for work, they make the most of their family time together.
- We also want the Government to make it illegal to traffic a child for any purpose.
- It doesn't matter that you've gone out and bought this service for business purposes.
- Later she asked if he could do a cartoon animated version of her, for publicity purposes.
- The old doorman's room, which was not being used, was just right for the purpose, she said.
- I arrived much too early, despite having stopped for a coffee on the way.
- This is fun, and can be a powerful tool for learning and exchanging information.
- Ouch, what did you do that for?
- Hence the gardens get used for corporate functions from time to time, but that's it.
- Yet what if a member of one of these sites intended to use it for criminal purposes?
- It's the first time we have ever had a room inside the church that can be used for any community purpose.
- Have you ever used these fake papers to prove your identity for some purpose?
- Some of these are young American adults who come to work in London for work placement purposes.
- If there looks to be too much fat, pour some into a small bowl to use for another purpose.
- We have therefore stumbled on a method for calculating distances in any number of dimensions.
- This is the age of technology where a phone is no longer just a device for making and receiving calls.
- Without question, the Internet and e-mail are essential tools for conducting business in a modern world.
- After lunch, Michelle and her uncle went for a walk in the park.
Synonyms
because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that
5Having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause.
以（提及物）为目的（或功能）
Aileen is proud of her family for their support
艾琳为有家人支持感到自豪。
I could dance and sing for joy
我会高兴得又唱又跳。
Example sentencesExamples
- I'm particularly proud of her for maintaining her sense of humor despite some ongoing health problems.
- In America, it is much harder for dissent to make such a breakthrough, for various reasons.
- They deserve our utmost respect and recognition for simply making the Olympic team.
- The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave evidence to the court via video link.
- He believes one reason for not putting on weight is the calories he burns off through nervous energy.
- She jumped up and down, shouting for joy.
- Our mum didn't attend the inquest for such reasons, and is now deeply distressed.
- Women want to be respected for being women, and they want to be able to respect a man for being a man.
- Arthur told me he was going to sue me for the way I represented him in the book.
- The city is world famous for being home to some of the greatest rock bands.
- When the war ended, they were awarded the George Cross for bravery.
- I can't bear to walk past a broken bottle or can for fear that some child may one day step on it.
- We have to do this for moral reasons, and because our security depends on it.
- Three other men were also jailed for their subordinate roles in the operation.
- Now, the central African country is back in the spotlight for the right reasons.
- I'd like to take her somewhere in the US or Europe as a surprise for her birthday.
- It did not work for a variety of reasons, but the appointment was imaginative and innovative.
- The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has given a statement to Austrian police.
- I am grateful for all his help and advice over the years.
- Travel is easy because so many people have stayed at home, and the office is quiet for just the same reason.
Synonyms
cause, purpose, reason, aim, end, objective, object, goal, motive
6Having (the place mentioned) as a destination.
以（提及物）为目的（或功能）
they are leaving for London tomorrow
他们明天起程去伦敦。
Example sentencesExamples
- He missed the following two Cup games but will leave with the team for Perth tomorrow.
- When we initially left for Africa we headed for Namibia and we really didn't have a detailed plan of how or where we were going to set up the education centre.
- As we left the stadium for the airport, bottles and bricks smacked against our coach.
- She has written a screenplay, set in the Twenties, in which a woman and her boyfriend leave Britain for Africa to start a new life.
- The last train for Newbridge leaves Heuston at 10.45 pm, arriving at 11.20 pm.
- He made the comments before leaving for Tokyo to attend Saturday's meeting of finance ministers and central bankers.
- The survivors, who are Spanish and Portuguese, are expected to leave for home today.
7Representing (the thing mentioned)
表示，代表（提及物）
the ‘F’ is for Fascinating
字母"F"表示Fascinating。
Example sentencesExamples
- The initials C.P.R. stand for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- The ‘T’ is for telecommunications.
8In place of or in exchange for.
代替，以…为交换
will you swap these two bottles for that one?
用这两瓶换那一瓶。
Example sentencesExamples
- He also learns that he agreed to the memory wipe in exchange for a huge sum of money.
- Bonded workers agree to sell their labour in exchange for a lump sum, perhaps to pay a big medical bill.
- I now eat one biscuit instead of a packetful, but the main thing is I have swapped high-fat foods for low-fat.
- There was no denying that this was an exchange, their cash for your compliance.
- He then offers to write a story about the Air Force in exchange for being allowed a ride in a jet.
- An early commission was from a student of mine, who gave me six bottles of wine for writing her a song.
- He then walked off to try to get help to exchange the coins for larger ones.
- Has he struck a Faustian pact with the devil so he gets all the money in the world in exchange for his soul.
- Can you change a twenty pound note for two tens?
- All he had time to do was to exchange his regimental kilt for a pair of shorts, the better to look younger.
- He agreed to give evidence in return for a lighter sentence.
- Girls tie threads around their brothers wrists in exchange for protection and a small gift.
- The food will help make up five-day meal packages handed out in exchange for a meal ticket.
- I wouldn't swap this job for anything.
- Others offered promises to build a cathedral in his honour in exchange for a donation.
- If as dealer you do not like your hand you can exchange it for the spare hand.
- In exchange for his liberation he worked hard on the great vessel as a deck hand.
- Take a number and walk down a few stairs into the cafe and exchange the number for a red tray.
- In exchange for this, you also lose the chance of being able to benefit from a temporary fall in price.
1. 8.1 Charged as (a price)
  以…为价格
  copies are available for £1.20
  书（或杂志）每本1.20英镑。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Firms that do not complete and submit the online survey can purchase the report for $150.
  According to records, he bought the house in 1998 for $1.1 million.
  Limited tickets are available for $35 each.
  The helping was not on the generous side but what do you expect for a fiver?
9In relation to the expected norm of.
与（某事的）预期标准相比
she was tall for her age
it's quite warm for this time of year
Example sentencesExamples
- In fact I have eyes like a hawk for someone my age.
- The risk of chromosomal abnormalities is very low for my age which is also a relief.
- Then the friend told me that he was told by many people that he looked unusually young for his age.
- The water was surprisingly cold for the time of year.
- This weather is certainly unseasonal for July, with the combination of strong winds, heavy rain and depressed temperatures making it feel more like November.
- The number of cattle bones is said to be uniquely large for an Iron Age burial in Britain.
- Alban was sturdy and tall for his age with tawny locks reaching down to his shoulders.
10Indicating the length of (a period of time)
（表示一段时间）达，计
he was jailed for 12 years
他被监禁12年。
I haven't seen him for some time
我有一段时间没见他了。
Example sentencesExamples
- The onus is put on the student's parents to get him or her to school for the period of time the student is suspended.
- They are often employed on a casual basis with employment lasting for only a few days.
- I've known him for some time and he's very committed to reform.
- He told me that I would have to remain in the hospital for a few days to make sure there was no infection before I could go home.
- The maternity unit itself is expected to be closed for just over three months.
- Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream.
- You can also cook it on the stove of course, at a low heat, for about the same length of time.
- Her parents and relations fretted over her for days as she lay in bed, burning with fever.
- A fleeing thief who jumped into the River Ouse in York while it was in flood has been jailed for six months.
- The trial was swift and Billy found himself sentenced to prison for a term of ten years.
- A driver who caused a crash that seriously injured two people has been jailed for eight months.
- What finally pushed me to this decision was getting stuck in a tunnel on a congested train for a long period.
- It involves attendance at weekly two hour workshops for a period of seven weeks.
- It advised that the area be closed to new admissions straight away and it is expected to remain so for a couple of days.
- She paid tribute to her tutors at Footsteps where she has trained for eight years.
- You may show some public sympathy and support him for a while, but in the end he has to go.
- Another teacher was employed to take the class for the remainder of the week.
- Having worked at the shop for 23 years, everyone at the store felt she had earned a break.
- Students have been able to have water bottles on their desks for three years.
- We do celebrate after matches but we can't get out of the ground because of the crowds, so we have to wait in the dressing rooms for ages.
11Indicating the extent of (a distance)
（表示一段时间）达，计
he crawled for 300 yards
他爬了300码。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Colorado Trail extends for almost 500 miles between Denver and Durango and thousands of people hike at least a portion of it each year.
- This went on for about a 100 yards when he finally asked me to wait whilst he pulled over.
- Head back now to the main track and follow it by your outward route for a few 100 yards to an open gate.
- On the way back to the hotel I got completely lost and walked for miles.
- I only used it for a few hundred yards, perilously close to a stretch of canal.
- She headed east on Highway 36 for a mile or so, then turned south on a gravel road.
- Follow the river upstream from the weir for about two hundred yards and you will come to a clearing.
- The dog has just run at full speed for 400 metres along the river bank scattering hundreds of rabbits.
12Indicating an occasion in a series.
表示一系列事件之一
the camcorder failed for the third time
摄像机第三次出故障。
Example sentencesExamples
- She came back in October and set out to rearrange her wedding for a third time.
- Ken Doherty was left to rue what might have been after losing for the third time in the final of this tournament.
- You can do only so much bowling in the nets, and I just have to see if they are willing to take the risk for the third Test.
- Plans for a crematorium in Radcliffe have been given the go-ahead for a third time.
- Stay at Marlfield House just one night and you'll spend the next working out how to stay on for a third.
- She laughed and nodded, taking Paris' hand as she walked out of the office for the last time.
- Officials said that for the second time in a row, ticket sales had exceeded £1m.
- So for the third year running here's the low-down on Melas happening in your area.
- He won the Taiwan Open last week for the fourth time in a row.
- I pulled out my favorite book, How to Kill a Mockingbird, and started to read it for the billionth time.
- He crossed the Atlantic for the first time in 1932.
- Painter and printmaker Kirsten Baron took part in the event for the third year running.
- In the end it was Chris Tarrant's show which took the award for the third year running.
- Accrington Stanley got back to the drawing board for the third time in as many games.
- Brian, a Royal Marine home on leave in Blackburn, won the event for the third time.

conjunction fɔːfə

literary

Because; since.
〈诗/文〉因为，由于
he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death
他感到内疚，因为他知道范妮的死他负有一定责任。
Example sentencesExamples
- He smiled at this thought for he knew all too well that appearances were not always what they appeared to be.
- He closed his eyes tightly and longed for death, for surely he would be dead sooner or later.
- I didn't know what my future held, but God did, for he brought us together only a few months later.

Phrases

be for it

informal Be in imminent danger of punishment or other trouble.
〈英，非正式〉即将受惩罚，即将倒霉
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘If Sheila finds out I'll be for it,’ said Jim looking worried.
- If you're not careful you'll have the matron in here and if she sees the state of this skirt I'm working on I'll be for it.
- Cook will be worried sick and Mrs Benson might very well have noticed my absence by now and I'll be for it when I get back.
- God will get you in the end, the devil will not be able to save you from his fury, and then you will be for it.
- We knew it would hurt; we knew we were for it in a big way.
Synonyms
be punished, be blamed, take the blame, pay, suffer, suffer the consequences, pay the price

do something for one's country (or England etc.)

informal Used to indicate that someone does or can do the specified activity with great enthusiasm or tirelessness.
〈英，非正式〉用以表示某人极感兴趣或不知疲倦地做某事乐此不疲地做某事
you eating for England, Barry?
你在津津有味地大吃吧，巴里？
Example sentencesExamples
- There are some people - some of whom I actually know - who could bore for England on the subject of cello strings, but I am not one of them.
- His natural exuberance - the man could talk for Scotland - played a large factor in his being where he is professionally.
- I used to be greedy and could eat for England, but the great thing is I lost the weight by eating the same things but just more sensibly.
- They might only be young, but toddlers can sulk for Britain.

for Africa

informal In huge numbers or quantities; galore.
〈南非，非正式〉数量巨大；丰富的
I've got homework for Africa
我有好多作业要做。
Example sentencesExamples
- There are still bottles for Africa around but in the not too distant future glass of any variety will be a thing of the past.
- The whole Taiwanese trip was ‘an experience and a privilege’ and they came back with ‘presents for Africa’.

for why

informal For what reason.
〈非正式〉为什么
you're going to and I'll tell you for why
你得做，我会告诉你为什么。
Example sentencesExamples
- My wife has to be the important one in our house and I'll tell you for why.
- But the question remains: is it any good? Well, yes it is. And I'll tell you for why.
- Not to be ungrateful, Nod, but I'd want to go into the centre of Warwick for why?

oh for —

I long for —
我渴望——
oh for a strong black coffee!
要是有杯浓浓的清咖啡多好啊！
Example sentencesExamples
- Oh for a broadband connection.
- Oh for more time!
- I mean hey, I have emails to type, a blog to fiddle with and friends to talk to, oh for a job with internet access!
- There is no electricity and running water on the island, oh for a shower!
- Oh for a government that can make decisions and spend money wisely.

there's (or that's) — for you

Used ironically to indicate a particularly poor example of (a quality mentioned)
〈讽〉此即你所谓的
there's gratitude for you
此即你所谓的感激。
Example sentencesExamples
- They needed the stuff immediately and didn't want to invest the time and effort to purify things (by distillation, for example - there's another wonderful job for you.)
- Of course he'd buy six cases of bargain dog food and walk right by coffee for a quarter a pound, but that's a guy for you.
- If this all sounds fishy, then that's boxing for you.
- Cunningham hasn't said a thing about that - there's gratitude for you.
- And the royal family: now there's a minority group for you.

Origin

Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning 'before' (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore.

Rhymes

abhor, adore, afore, anymore, ashore, awe, bandore, Bangalore, before, boar, Boer, bore, caw, chore, claw, cocksure, comprador, cor, core, corps, craw, Delors, deplore, door, draw, drawer, evermore, explore, flaw, floor, forbore, fore, foresaw, forevermore, forswore, four, fourscore, furthermore, Gábor, galore, gnaw, gore, grantor, guarantor, guffaw, hard-core, Haugh, haw, hoar, ignore, implore, Indore, interwar, jaw, Johor, Lahore, law, lessor, lor, lore, macaw, man-o'-war, maw, mirador, mor, more, mortgagor, Mysore, nevermore, nor, oar, obligor, offshore, onshore, open-jaw, or, ore, outdoor, outwore, paw, poor, pore, pour, rapport, raw, roar, saw, scaur, score, senhor, señor, shaw, ship-to-shore, shop-floor, shore, signor, Singapore, snore, soar, softcore, sore, spore, store, straw, swore, Tagore, tau, taw, thaw, Thor, threescore, tor, tore, torr, trapdoor, tug-of-war, two-by-four, underfloor, underscore, war, warrantor, Waugh, whore, withdraw, wore, yaw, yore, your

Definition of for in US English:

for

preposition

1In support of or in favor of (a person or policy)
支持，拥护（人，政策）
they voted for independence in a referendum
公投时他们支持独立。
Example sentencesExamples
- Readers were able to vote for their favourite and the tough decision came down to the judges.
- At that time Swindon south Tories were against the development while the north Swindon Tories were for it.
- It had no army capable of intervening in Europe and no politician arguing for such a policy.
- It may be hackneyed to point out that people fought and died for the right to vote, but it's true all the same.
- However, within Scotland the Commission on Local Government and the Scottish Parliament has argued for an overall review of the system of local government finance.
- Peter has now set up an online poll on his site, asking you to vote for your favourite.
- Anyone who votes for them is betraying the memory of all those who fought and died fighting the Nazis.
- This is a good idea and it enjoys the support of most of us who have fought for this country.
- At the time, young men were signing up in their droves to fight for their country.
- Bravery is climbing over a trench and fighting for your country in a war.
- So folks, if you agree with my policies, please vote for me at the next general election.
- The suffragettes claimed their place in social history by fighting for women to get the vote.
- The war is over and, no matter whether we were for it or against it, it is now time to move on.
- It is in their interests to argue for a policy of dialogue with so called rogue states.
- But whether you were for or against the decision when it was made, I think it is largely irrelevant now.
- The report makes a strong case for more government funding.
- There is a very good case for knocking these flats down because it will cost more to repair them than to start building from scratch.
- Four were against the proposal, three were unwilling to say and 19 were for it.
- On the website there is the chance to vote for the favourite place in Wiltshire.
- The British public might vote for you but don't expect them to support you afterwards.
Synonyms
on the side of, pro, for, all for, giving support to, giving backing to, right behind, encouraging of, approving of, sympathetic to
2Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of (someone or something)
关于，对于，在…方面
she is responsible for the efficient running of their department
她负责所在部门的有效运转。
the demand for money
对金钱的需求。
Example sentencesExamples
- The government suggested that the retirement age for women might have to rise to 65.
- She had been missing from her home in since July 22 and her family was growing increasingly worried for her safety.
- He had been treated for depression after a failed suicide attempt earlier in the year.
- This is a very common problem and one that is most distressing for women of any age.
- The family said they now hoped the media would respect their wish for privacy to be left alone to grieve.
- It is not yet known whether employees will be paid for their work this month.
- No date has yet been set for the employment tribunal hearing which is likely to be held in Leeds.
- I think we all made this movie out of deep respect and admiration for the original work.
- The rise in pension costs will also affect earnings for a number of public companies.
- So we gave him a call, and luckily for us, he was available.
- Even if every household in town had only one car, there would still not be enough space for everyone.
- He also learnt a new respect for further education, and those who work in it.
- The Careers Advisory Service will be responsible for the administration of the project.
- It was a success but due to a new demand for money, the WWF had to withdraw after one season.
- We have been trying to give them an idea of how devastating it is for the communities affected.
- The weather forecast for today was scattered showers with clear spells and strong winds.
- We knew there were problems at the car company but we did expect to be paid for the work we have done.
- Anyone who has ever been down a pit returns to the surface with deep respect for those who make a career of mining.
- He said he had no firm plans for his retirement and he was keeping his options open.
- I pick my battles and have enough respect for myself to know when it is time to walk away.
- You can make a claim via an employment tribunal for compensation if you think this has happened.
Synonyms
in honour of, as a tribute to, as a mark of respect to, the same as
3On behalf of or to the benefit of (someone or something)
代表；为了…的利益
these parents aren't speaking for everyone
这些家长的发言并不代表大家的意见。
Example sentencesExamples
- One of the huge benefits for companies is the ability to make claims retrospectively.
- There is no pension scheme in operation for employees working less than twenty hours per week.
- So there you are - a blog that is genuinely for anyone and everyone, but mainly for me.
- She is also a noted children's author, who has written two dozen books for children.
- If you love a particular design but don't like the colour, the firm will change it for you.
- They told the receptionist they had a letter for the ambassador and asked to see him.
- I was on my way out to buy a present for my mother.
- It is nice to see people giving some of their leisure time for the benefit of others.
- We can bring in the expertise and we can manage that for the customers' benefit.
- It's always an honour to play for your country and to test yourself against some of the top teams in the world.
- We have a flexible benefits package for women and this is a woman-friendly company.
- Bedford believes what works about London is that there is something for everyone.
- I forgot to tell you but there's a package for you downstairs in the front hall on the mail table.
- The mayor will hold a special celebration dinner for the club tomorrow night.
- There were plenty of refreshments for everyone at the Coronation party.
- It is more than probable that the busy agent will employ a reader to do the job for her.
- Obviously there's a business benefit for us in recycling as it cuts down the number of bags we use.
- I talked to the superintendent about the incident, but he didn't indicate to me exactly what his opinion was, so I can't speak for him.
- Are you holding an event to raise money for those affected by the tsunami disaster?
- Swindon went into Comic Relief overdrive as hundreds of people raised money for charity.
1. 3.1 Employed by.
  被…雇用
  it was a good firm to work for
  Example sentencesExamples
  I used to work for a company that developed and sold computer systems for smaller businesses.
  Ms Tshabangu then went to work for a white farmer who had employed her mother.
  The nationality of the hostages and the name of the firm they work for was last night unclear.
  They had friends from the Asian community and had worked for an Asian employer in the past.
  He worked as a sales representative for an air conditioning company in Shrewsbury.
  They are workers who do work for the alleged discriminator, but they are not employed by him.
  She is not very happy about it but she can't say too much because she works for the council.
  You will be able to draw on your company scheme while working for the same firm.
  Liubov worked as laundress and cook while Degaev worked for a while for a chemical firm.
  He has been working for the tyre-fitting firm since he left school.
  I was asked to do the programme the year before, but I was still working for the BBC then and couldn't do it.
4Having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function.
以（提及物）为目的（或功能）
the necessary tools for making a picture frame
制作相框的必要工具。
she is searching for enlightenment
她正在寻找启迪。
Example sentencesExamples
- Some of these are young American adults who come to work in London for work placement purposes.
- Without question, the Internet and e-mail are essential tools for conducting business in a modern world.
- Many Israelis who visit Poland for this purpose do not get to make the acquaintance of Poles.
- Ouch, what did you do that for?
- If there looks to be too much fat, pour some into a small bowl to use for another purpose.
- After lunch, Michelle and her uncle went for a walk in the park.
- This is the age of technology where a phone is no longer just a device for making and receiving calls.
- Although Suzanne and Inacio travel a lot for work, they make the most of their family time together.
- I arrived much too early, despite having stopped for a coffee on the way.
- This is fun, and can be a powerful tool for learning and exchanging information.
- It's the first time we have ever had a room inside the church that can be used for any community purpose.
- We have therefore stumbled on a method for calculating distances in any number of dimensions.
- Have you ever used these fake papers to prove your identity for some purpose?
- Later she asked if he could do a cartoon animated version of her, for publicity purposes.
- The police just give you a crime number for insurance purposes and this only puts up the premiums.
- Yet what if a member of one of these sites intended to use it for criminal purposes?
- We also want the Government to make it illegal to traffic a child for any purpose.
- Hence the gardens get used for corporate functions from time to time, but that's it.
- It doesn't matter that you've gone out and bought this service for business purposes.
- The old doorman's room, which was not being used, was just right for the purpose, she said.
Synonyms
because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that
5Having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause.
以（提及物）为目的（或功能）
Aileen is proud of her family for their support
艾琳为有家人支持感到自豪。
I could dance and sing for joy
我会高兴得又唱又跳。
Example sentencesExamples
- Travel is easy because so many people have stayed at home, and the office is quiet for just the same reason.
- I am grateful for all his help and advice over the years.
- Now, the central African country is back in the spotlight for the right reasons.
- The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has given a statement to Austrian police.
- I'd like to take her somewhere in the US or Europe as a surprise for her birthday.
- The city is world famous for being home to some of the greatest rock bands.
- Women want to be respected for being women, and they want to be able to respect a man for being a man.
- When the war ended, they were awarded the George Cross for bravery.
- It did not work for a variety of reasons, but the appointment was imaginative and innovative.
- I can't bear to walk past a broken bottle or can for fear that some child may one day step on it.
- Our mum didn't attend the inquest for such reasons, and is now deeply distressed.
- Three other men were also jailed for their subordinate roles in the operation.
- He believes one reason for not putting on weight is the calories he burns off through nervous energy.
- We have to do this for moral reasons, and because our security depends on it.
- They deserve our utmost respect and recognition for simply making the Olympic team.
- I'm particularly proud of her for maintaining her sense of humor despite some ongoing health problems.
- In America, it is much harder for dissent to make such a breakthrough, for various reasons.
- Arthur told me he was going to sue me for the way I represented him in the book.
- The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave evidence to the court via video link.
- She jumped up and down, shouting for joy.
Synonyms
cause, purpose, reason, aim, end, objective, object, goal, motive
6Having (the place mentioned) as a destination.
以（提及物）为目的（或功能）
they are leaving for Swampscott tomorrow
他们明天起程去伦敦。
Example sentencesExamples
- When we initially left for Africa we headed for Namibia and we really didn't have a detailed plan of how or where we were going to set up the education centre.
- The last train for Newbridge leaves Heuston at 10.45 pm, arriving at 11.20 pm.
- She has written a screenplay, set in the Twenties, in which a woman and her boyfriend leave Britain for Africa to start a new life.
- As we left the stadium for the airport, bottles and bricks smacked against our coach.
- He missed the following two Cup games but will leave with the team for Perth tomorrow.
- The survivors, who are Spanish and Portuguese, are expected to leave for home today.
- He made the comments before leaving for Tokyo to attend Saturday's meeting of finance ministers and central bankers.
7Representing (the thing mentioned)
表示，代表（提及物）
the “F” is for Fascinating
字母"F"表示Fascinating。
Example sentencesExamples
- The ‘T’ is for telecommunications.
- The initials C.P.R. stand for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
8In place of or in exchange for (something)
代替，以…为交换
swap these two bottles for that one
用这两瓶换那一瓶。
Example sentencesExamples
- Girls tie threads around their brothers wrists in exchange for protection and a small gift.
- Bonded workers agree to sell their labour in exchange for a lump sum, perhaps to pay a big medical bill.
- The food will help make up five-day meal packages handed out in exchange for a meal ticket.
- I now eat one biscuit instead of a packetful, but the main thing is I have swapped high-fat foods for low-fat.
- I wouldn't swap this job for anything.
- Can you change a twenty pound note for two tens?
- Others offered promises to build a cathedral in his honour in exchange for a donation.
- In exchange for this, you also lose the chance of being able to benefit from a temporary fall in price.
- In exchange for his liberation he worked hard on the great vessel as a deck hand.
- He also learns that he agreed to the memory wipe in exchange for a huge sum of money.
- An early commission was from a student of mine, who gave me six bottles of wine for writing her a song.
- He then offers to write a story about the Air Force in exchange for being allowed a ride in a jet.
- Has he struck a Faustian pact with the devil so he gets all the money in the world in exchange for his soul.
- He agreed to give evidence in return for a lighter sentence.
- Take a number and walk down a few stairs into the cafe and exchange the number for a red tray.
- There was no denying that this was an exchange, their cash for your compliance.
- He then walked off to try to get help to exchange the coins for larger ones.
- All he had time to do was to exchange his regimental kilt for a pair of shorts, the better to look younger.
- If as dealer you do not like your hand you can exchange it for the spare hand.
1. 8.1 Charged as (a price)
  以…为价格
  copies are available for only a buck
  书（或杂志）每本1.20英镑。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The helping was not on the generous side but what do you expect for a fiver?
  According to records, he bought the house in 1998 for $1.1 million.
  Limited tickets are available for $35 each.
  Firms that do not complete and submit the online survey can purchase the report for $150.
9In relation to the expected norm of (something)
与（某事的）预期标准相比
she was tall for her age
warm weather for this time of year
就一年中这个时令而言算是温暖的天气。
Example sentencesExamples
- The risk of chromosomal abnormalities is very low for my age which is also a relief.
- This weather is certainly unseasonal for July, with the combination of strong winds, heavy rain and depressed temperatures making it feel more like November.
- Alban was sturdy and tall for his age with tawny locks reaching down to his shoulders.
- Then the friend told me that he was told by many people that he looked unusually young for his age.
- In fact I have eyes like a hawk for someone my age.
- The number of cattle bones is said to be uniquely large for an Iron Age burial in Britain.
- The water was surprisingly cold for the time of year.
10Indicating the length of (a period of time)
（表示一段时间）达，计
he was in prison for 12 years
他被监禁12年。
I haven't seen him for some time
我有一段时间没见他了。
Example sentencesExamples
- I've known him for some time and he's very committed to reform.
- Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream.
- Having worked at the shop for 23 years, everyone at the store felt she had earned a break.
- They are often employed on a casual basis with employment lasting for only a few days.
- The trial was swift and Billy found himself sentenced to prison for a term of ten years.
- Students have been able to have water bottles on their desks for three years.
- You may show some public sympathy and support him for a while, but in the end he has to go.
- You can also cook it on the stove of course, at a low heat, for about the same length of time.
- It involves attendance at weekly two hour workshops for a period of seven weeks.
- It advised that the area be closed to new admissions straight away and it is expected to remain so for a couple of days.
- Her parents and relations fretted over her for days as she lay in bed, burning with fever.
- The onus is put on the student's parents to get him or her to school for the period of time the student is suspended.
- The maternity unit itself is expected to be closed for just over three months.
- She paid tribute to her tutors at Footsteps where she has trained for eight years.
- Another teacher was employed to take the class for the remainder of the week.
- We do celebrate after matches but we can't get out of the ground because of the crowds, so we have to wait in the dressing rooms for ages.
- A fleeing thief who jumped into the River Ouse in York while it was in flood has been jailed for six months.
- He told me that I would have to remain in the hospital for a few days to make sure there was no infection before I could go home.
- What finally pushed me to this decision was getting stuck in a tunnel on a congested train for a long period.
- A driver who caused a crash that seriously injured two people has been jailed for eight months.
11Indicating the extent of (a distance)
（表示一段时间）达，计
he crawled for 300 yards
他爬了300码。
Example sentencesExamples
- Head back now to the main track and follow it by your outward route for a few 100 yards to an open gate.
- The dog has just run at full speed for 400 metres along the river bank scattering hundreds of rabbits.
- I only used it for a few hundred yards, perilously close to a stretch of canal.
- She headed east on Highway 36 for a mile or so, then turned south on a gravel road.
- This went on for about a 100 yards when he finally asked me to wait whilst he pulled over.
- Follow the river upstream from the weir for about two hundred yards and you will come to a clearing.
- The Colorado Trail extends for almost 500 miles between Denver and Durango and thousands of people hike at least a portion of it each year.
- On the way back to the hotel I got completely lost and walked for miles.
12Indicating an occasion in a series.
表示一系列事件之一
the camcorder failed for the third time
摄像机第三次出故障。
Example sentencesExamples
- Painter and printmaker Kirsten Baron took part in the event for the third year running.
- You can do only so much bowling in the nets, and I just have to see if they are willing to take the risk for the third Test.
- Ken Doherty was left to rue what might have been after losing for the third time in the final of this tournament.
- Accrington Stanley got back to the drawing board for the third time in as many games.
- I pulled out my favorite book, How to Kill a Mockingbird, and started to read it for the billionth time.
- She came back in October and set out to rearrange her wedding for a third time.
- In the end it was Chris Tarrant's show which took the award for the third year running.
- She laughed and nodded, taking Paris' hand as she walked out of the office for the last time.
- Plans for a crematorium in Radcliffe have been given the go-ahead for a third time.
- So for the third year running here's the low-down on Melas happening in your area.
- Stay at Marlfield House just one night and you'll spend the next working out how to stay on for a third.
- He won the Taiwan Open last week for the fourth time in a row.
- Brian, a Royal Marine home on leave in Blackburn, won the event for the third time.
- He crossed the Atlantic for the first time in 1932.
- Officials said that for the second time in a row, ticket sales had exceeded £1m.

conjunction

literary

Because; since.
〈诗/文〉因为，由于
he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death
他感到内疚，因为他知道范妮的死他负有一定责任。
Example sentencesExamples
- I didn't know what my future held, but God did, for he brought us together only a few months later.
- He smiled at this thought for he knew all too well that appearances were not always what they appeared to be.
- He closed his eyes tightly and longed for death, for surely he would be dead sooner or later.

Phrases

be for it

informal Be in imminent danger of punishment or other trouble.
〈英，非正式〉即将受惩罚，即将倒霉
Example sentencesExamples
- Cook will be worried sick and Mrs Benson might very well have noticed my absence by now and I'll be for it when I get back.
- We knew it would hurt; we knew we were for it in a big way.
- God will get you in the end, the devil will not be able to save you from his fury, and then you will be for it.
- ‘If Sheila finds out I'll be for it,’ said Jim looking worried.
- If you're not careful you'll have the matron in here and if she sees the state of this skirt I'm working on I'll be for it.
Synonyms
be punished, be blamed, take the blame, pay, suffer, suffer the consequences, pay the price

for why

informal For what reason.
〈非正式〉为什么
you're going to and I'll tell you for why
你得做，我会告诉你为什么。
Example sentencesExamples
- Not to be ungrateful, Nod, but I'd want to go into the centre of Warwick for why?
- My wife has to be the important one in our house and I'll tell you for why.
- But the question remains: is it any good? Well, yes it is. And I'll tell you for why.

oh for —

I long for —
我渴望——
oh for a strong black coffee!
要是有杯浓浓的清咖啡多好啊！
Example sentencesExamples
- Oh for a broadband connection.
- Oh for more time!
- Oh for a government that can make decisions and spend money wisely.
- I mean hey, I have emails to type, a blog to fiddle with and friends to talk to, oh for a job with internet access!
- There is no electricity and running water on the island, oh for a shower!

there's (or that's) — for you

Used ironically to indicate a particularly poor example of (a quality mentioned)
〈讽〉此即你所谓的
there's gratitude for you
此即你所谓的感激。
Example sentencesExamples
- And the royal family: now there's a minority group for you.
- They needed the stuff immediately and didn't want to invest the time and effort to purify things (by distillation, for example - there's another wonderful job for you.)
- If this all sounds fishy, then that's boxing for you.
- Of course he'd buy six cases of bargain dog food and walk right by coffee for a quarter a pound, but that's a guy for you.
- Cunningham hasn't said a thing about that - there's gratitude for you.

Origin

Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore.

词汇	for
释义	Definition of for in English: for preposition fɔːfə 1In support of or in favour of (a person or policy) 支持，拥护（人，政策） troops who had fought for Napoleon they voted for independence in a referendum 公投时他们支持独立。 Example sentencesExamples Peter has now set up an online poll on his site, asking you to vote for your favourite. This is a good idea and it enjoys the support of most of us who have fought for this country. So folks, if you agree with my policies, please vote for me at the next general election. At that time Swindon south Tories were against the development while the north Swindon Tories were for it. The British public might vote for you but don't expect them to support you afterwards. The suffragettes claimed their place in social history by fighting for women to get the vote. On the website there is the chance to vote for the favourite place in Wiltshire. The report makes a strong case for more government funding. It is in their interests to argue for a policy of dialogue with so called rogue states. There is a very good case for knocking these flats down because it will cost more to repair them than to start building from scratch. Bravery is climbing over a trench and fighting for your country in a war. But whether you were for or against the decision when it was made, I think it is largely irrelevant now. Readers were able to vote for their favourite and the tough decision came down to the judges. Four were against the proposal, three were unwilling to say and 19 were for it. The war is over and, no matter whether we were for it or against it, it is now time to move on. Anyone who votes for them is betraying the memory of all those who fought and died fighting the Nazis. It had no army capable of intervening in Europe and no politician arguing for such a policy. However, within Scotland the Commission on Local Government and the Scottish Parliament has argued for an overall review of the system of local government finance. At the time, young men were signing up in their droves to fight for their country. It may be hackneyed to point out that people fought and died for the right to vote, but it's true all the same. Synonyms on the side of, pro, for, all for, giving support to, giving backing to, right behind, encouraging of, approving of, sympathetic to 2Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of. 关于，对于，在…方面 she is responsible for the efficient running of their department 她负责所在部门的有效运转。 the demand for money 对金钱的需求。 Example sentencesExamples This is a very common problem and one that is most distressing for women of any age. It is not yet known whether employees will be paid for their work this month. He had been treated for depression after a failed suicide attempt earlier in the year. The weather forecast for today was scattered showers with clear spells and strong winds. So we gave him a call, and luckily for us, he was available. The rise in pension costs will also affect earnings for a number of public companies. The Careers Advisory Service will be responsible for the administration of the project. We have been trying to give them an idea of how devastating it is for the communities affected. The family said they now hoped the media would respect their wish for privacy to be left alone to grieve. Anyone who has ever been down a pit returns to the surface with deep respect for those who make a career of mining. Even if every household in town had only one car, there would still not be enough space for everyone. She had been missing from her home in since July 22 and her family was growing increasingly worried for her safety. We knew there were problems at the car company but we did expect to be paid for the work we have done. He said he had no firm plans for his retirement and he was keeping his options open. I think we all made this movie out of deep respect and admiration for the original work. No date has yet been set for the employment tribunal hearing which is likely to be held in Leeds. It was a success but due to a new demand for money, the WWF had to withdraw after one season. You can make a claim via an employment tribunal for compensation if you think this has happened. I pick my battles and have enough respect for myself to know when it is time to walk away. The government suggested that the retirement age for women might have to rise to 65. He also learnt a new respect for further education, and those who work in it. Synonyms in honour of, as a tribute to, as a mark of respect to, the same as 3On behalf of or to the benefit of. 代表；为了…的利益 I got a present for you these parents aren't speaking for everyone 这些家长的发言并不代表大家的意见。 Example sentencesExamples There were plenty of refreshments for everyone at the Coronation party. It is more than probable that the busy agent will employ a reader to do the job for her. We have a flexible benefits package for women and this is a woman-friendly company. I forgot to tell you but there's a package for you downstairs in the front hall on the mail table. They told the receptionist they had a letter for the ambassador and asked to see him. So there you are - a blog that is genuinely for anyone and everyone, but mainly for me. One of the huge benefits for companies is the ability to make claims retrospectively. If you love a particular design but don't like the colour, the firm will change it for you. It's always an honour to play for your country and to test yourself against some of the top teams in the world. Obviously there's a business benefit for us in recycling as it cuts down the number of bags we use. She is also a noted children's author, who has written two dozen books for children. It is nice to see people giving some of their leisure time for the benefit of others. There is no pension scheme in operation for employees working less than twenty hours per week. Bedford believes what works about London is that there is something for everyone. Are you holding an event to raise money for those affected by the tsunami disaster? We can bring in the expertise and we can manage that for the customers' benefit. I talked to the superintendent about the incident, but he didn't indicate to me exactly what his opinion was, so I can't speak for him. I was on my way out to buy a present for my mother. The mayor will hold a special celebration dinner for the club tomorrow night. Swindon went into Comic Relief overdrive as hundreds of people raised money for charity. 3.1 Employed by. 被…雇用 she is a tutor for the Open University 她是开放大学的指导老师。 Example sentencesExamples I used to work for a company that developed and sold computer systems for smaller businesses. Liubov worked as laundress and cook while Degaev worked for a while for a chemical firm. They had friends from the Asian community and had worked for an Asian employer in the past. She is not very happy about it but she can't say too much because she works for the council. The nationality of the hostages and the name of the firm they work for was last night unclear. They are workers who do work for the alleged discriminator, but they are not employed by him. Ms Tshabangu then went to work for a white farmer who had employed her mother. He has been working for the tyre-fitting firm since he left school. I was asked to do the programme the year before, but I was still working for the BBC then and couldn't do it. He worked as a sales representative for an air conditioning company in Shrewsbury. You will be able to draw on your company scheme while working for the same firm. 4Having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function. 以（提及物）为目的（或功能） networks for the exchange of information the necessary tools for making a picture frame 制作相框的必要工具。 Example sentencesExamples Many Israelis who visit Poland for this purpose do not get to make the acquaintance of Poles. The police just give you a crime number for insurance purposes and this only puts up the premiums. Although Suzanne and Inacio travel a lot for work, they make the most of their family time together. We also want the Government to make it illegal to traffic a child for any purpose. It doesn't matter that you've gone out and bought this service for business purposes. Later she asked if he could do a cartoon animated version of her, for publicity purposes. The old doorman's room, which was not being used, was just right for the purpose, she said. I arrived much too early, despite having stopped for a coffee on the way. This is fun, and can be a powerful tool for learning and exchanging information. Ouch, what did you do that for? Hence the gardens get used for corporate functions from time to time, but that's it. Yet what if a member of one of these sites intended to use it for criminal purposes? It's the first time we have ever had a room inside the church that can be used for any community purpose. Have you ever used these fake papers to prove your identity for some purpose? Some of these are young American adults who come to work in London for work placement purposes. If there looks to be too much fat, pour some into a small bowl to use for another purpose. We have therefore stumbled on a method for calculating distances in any number of dimensions. This is the age of technology where a phone is no longer just a device for making and receiving calls. Without question, the Internet and e-mail are essential tools for conducting business in a modern world. After lunch, Michelle and her uncle went for a walk in the park. Synonyms because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that 5Having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause. 以（提及物）为目的（或功能） Aileen is proud of her family for their support 艾琳为有家人支持感到自豪。 I could dance and sing for joy 我会高兴得又唱又跳。 Example sentencesExamples I'm particularly proud of her for maintaining her sense of humor despite some ongoing health problems. In America, it is much harder for dissent to make such a breakthrough, for various reasons. They deserve our utmost respect and recognition for simply making the Olympic team. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave evidence to the court via video link. He believes one reason for not putting on weight is the calories he burns off through nervous energy. She jumped up and down, shouting for joy. Our mum didn't attend the inquest for such reasons, and is now deeply distressed. Women want to be respected for being women, and they want to be able to respect a man for being a man. Arthur told me he was going to sue me for the way I represented him in the book. The city is world famous for being home to some of the greatest rock bands. When the war ended, they were awarded the George Cross for bravery. I can't bear to walk past a broken bottle or can for fear that some child may one day step on it. We have to do this for moral reasons, and because our security depends on it. Three other men were also jailed for their subordinate roles in the operation. Now, the central African country is back in the spotlight for the right reasons. I'd like to take her somewhere in the US or Europe as a surprise for her birthday. It did not work for a variety of reasons, but the appointment was imaginative and innovative. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has given a statement to Austrian police. I am grateful for all his help and advice over the years. Travel is easy because so many people have stayed at home, and the office is quiet for just the same reason. Synonyms cause, purpose, reason, aim, end, objective, object, goal, motive 6Having (the place mentioned) as a destination. 以（提及物）为目的（或功能） they are leaving for London tomorrow 他们明天起程去伦敦。 Example sentencesExamples He missed the following two Cup games but will leave with the team for Perth tomorrow. When we initially left for Africa we headed for Namibia and we really didn't have a detailed plan of how or where we were going to set up the education centre. As we left the stadium for the airport, bottles and bricks smacked against our coach. She has written a screenplay, set in the Twenties, in which a woman and her boyfriend leave Britain for Africa to start a new life. The last train for Newbridge leaves Heuston at 10.45 pm, arriving at 11.20 pm. He made the comments before leaving for Tokyo to attend Saturday's meeting of finance ministers and central bankers. The survivors, who are Spanish and Portuguese, are expected to leave for home today. 7Representing (the thing mentioned) 表示，代表（提及物） the ‘F’ is for Fascinating 字母"F"表示Fascinating。 Example sentencesExamples The initials C.P.R. stand for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. The ‘T’ is for telecommunications. 8In place of or in exchange for. 代替，以…为交换 will you swap these two bottles for that one? 用这两瓶换那一瓶。 Example sentencesExamples He also learns that he agreed to the memory wipe in exchange for a huge sum of money. Bonded workers agree to sell their labour in exchange for a lump sum, perhaps to pay a big medical bill. I now eat one biscuit instead of a packetful, but the main thing is I have swapped high-fat foods for low-fat. There was no denying that this was an exchange, their cash for your compliance. He then offers to write a story about the Air Force in exchange for being allowed a ride in a jet. An early commission was from a student of mine, who gave me six bottles of wine for writing her a song. He then walked off to try to get help to exchange the coins for larger ones. Has he struck a Faustian pact with the devil so he gets all the money in the world in exchange for his soul. Can you change a twenty pound note for two tens? All he had time to do was to exchange his regimental kilt for a pair of shorts, the better to look younger. He agreed to give evidence in return for a lighter sentence. Girls tie threads around their brothers wrists in exchange for protection and a small gift. The food will help make up five-day meal packages handed out in exchange for a meal ticket. I wouldn't swap this job for anything. Others offered promises to build a cathedral in his honour in exchange for a donation. If as dealer you do not like your hand you can exchange it for the spare hand. In exchange for his liberation he worked hard on the great vessel as a deck hand. Take a number and walk down a few stairs into the cafe and exchange the number for a red tray. In exchange for this, you also lose the chance of being able to benefit from a temporary fall in price. 8.1 Charged as (a price) 以…为价格 copies are available for £1.20 书（或杂志）每本1.20英镑。 Example sentencesExamples Firms that do not complete and submit the online survey can purchase the report for $150. According to records, he bought the house in 1998 for $1.1 million. Limited tickets are available for $35 each. The helping was not on the generous side but what do you expect for a fiver? 9In relation to the expected norm of. 与（某事的）预期标准相比 she was tall for her age it's quite warm for this time of year Example sentencesExamples In fact I have eyes like a hawk for someone my age. The risk of chromosomal abnormalities is very low for my age which is also a relief. Then the friend told me that he was told by many people that he looked unusually young for his age. The water was surprisingly cold for the time of year. This weather is certainly unseasonal for July, with the combination of strong winds, heavy rain and depressed temperatures making it feel more like November. The number of cattle bones is said to be uniquely large for an Iron Age burial in Britain. Alban was sturdy and tall for his age with tawny locks reaching down to his shoulders. 10Indicating the length of (a period of time) （表示一段时间）达，计 he was jailed for 12 years 他被监禁12年。 I haven't seen him for some time 我有一段时间没见他了。 Example sentencesExamples The onus is put on the student's parents to get him or her to school for the period of time the student is suspended. They are often employed on a casual basis with employment lasting for only a few days. I've known him for some time and he's very committed to reform. He told me that I would have to remain in the hospital for a few days to make sure there was no infection before I could go home. The maternity unit itself is expected to be closed for just over three months. Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream. You can also cook it on the stove of course, at a low heat, for about the same length of time. Her parents and relations fretted over her for days as she lay in bed, burning with fever. A fleeing thief who jumped into the River Ouse in York while it was in flood has been jailed for six months. The trial was swift and Billy found himself sentenced to prison for a term of ten years. A driver who caused a crash that seriously injured two people has been jailed for eight months. What finally pushed me to this decision was getting stuck in a tunnel on a congested train for a long period. It involves attendance at weekly two hour workshops for a period of seven weeks. It advised that the area be closed to new admissions straight away and it is expected to remain so for a couple of days. She paid tribute to her tutors at Footsteps where she has trained for eight years. You may show some public sympathy and support him for a while, but in the end he has to go. Another teacher was employed to take the class for the remainder of the week. Having worked at the shop for 23 years, everyone at the store felt she had earned a break. Students have been able to have water bottles on their desks for three years. We do celebrate after matches but we can't get out of the ground because of the crowds, so we have to wait in the dressing rooms for ages. 11Indicating the extent of (a distance) （表示一段时间）达，计 he crawled for 300 yards 他爬了300码。 Example sentencesExamples The Colorado Trail extends for almost 500 miles between Denver and Durango and thousands of people hike at least a portion of it each year. This went on for about a 100 yards when he finally asked me to wait whilst he pulled over. Head back now to the main track and follow it by your outward route for a few 100 yards to an open gate. On the way back to the hotel I got completely lost and walked for miles. I only used it for a few hundred yards, perilously close to a stretch of canal. She headed east on Highway 36 for a mile or so, then turned south on a gravel road. Follow the river upstream from the weir for about two hundred yards and you will come to a clearing. The dog has just run at full speed for 400 metres along the river bank scattering hundreds of rabbits. 12Indicating an occasion in a series. 表示一系列事件之一 the camcorder failed for the third time 摄像机第三次出故障。 Example sentencesExamples She came back in October and set out to rearrange her wedding for a third time. Ken Doherty was left to rue what might have been after losing for the third time in the final of this tournament. You can do only so much bowling in the nets, and I just have to see if they are willing to take the risk for the third Test. Plans for a crematorium in Radcliffe have been given the go-ahead for a third time. Stay at Marlfield House just one night and you'll spend the next working out how to stay on for a third. She laughed and nodded, taking Paris' hand as she walked out of the office for the last time. Officials said that for the second time in a row, ticket sales had exceeded £1m. So for the third year running here's the low-down on Melas happening in your area. He won the Taiwan Open last week for the fourth time in a row. I pulled out my favorite book, How to Kill a Mockingbird, and started to read it for the billionth time. He crossed the Atlantic for the first time in 1932. Painter and printmaker Kirsten Baron took part in the event for the third year running. In the end it was Chris Tarrant's show which took the award for the third year running. Accrington Stanley got back to the drawing board for the third time in as many games. Brian, a Royal Marine home on leave in Blackburn, won the event for the third time. conjunction fɔːfə literary Because; since. 〈诗/文〉因为，由于 he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death 他感到内疚，因为他知道范妮的死他负有一定责任。 Example sentencesExamples He smiled at this thought for he knew all too well that appearances were not always what they appeared to be. He closed his eyes tightly and longed for death, for surely he would be dead sooner or later. I didn't know what my future held, but God did, for he brought us together only a few months later. Phrases be for it informal Be in imminent danger of punishment or other trouble. 〈英，非正式〉即将受惩罚，即将倒霉 Example sentencesExamples ‘If Sheila finds out I'll be for it,’ said Jim looking worried. If you're not careful you'll have the matron in here and if she sees the state of this skirt I'm working on I'll be for it. Cook will be worried sick and Mrs Benson might very well have noticed my absence by now and I'll be for it when I get back. God will get you in the end, the devil will not be able to save you from his fury, and then you will be for it. We knew it would hurt; we knew we were for it in a big way. Synonyms be punished, be blamed, take the blame, pay, suffer, suffer the consequences, pay the price do something for one's country (or England etc.) informal Used to indicate that someone does or can do the specified activity with great enthusiasm or tirelessness. 〈英，非正式〉用以表示某人极感兴趣或不知疲倦地做某事乐此不疲地做某事 you eating for England, Barry? 你在津津有味地大吃吧，巴里？ Example sentencesExamples There are some people - some of whom I actually know - who could bore for England on the subject of cello strings, but I am not one of them. His natural exuberance - the man could talk for Scotland - played a large factor in his being where he is professionally. I used to be greedy and could eat for England, but the great thing is I lost the weight by eating the same things but just more sensibly. They might only be young, but toddlers can sulk for Britain. for Africa informal In huge numbers or quantities; galore. 〈南非，非正式〉数量巨大；丰富的 I've got homework for Africa 我有好多作业要做。 Example sentencesExamples There are still bottles for Africa around but in the not too distant future glass of any variety will be a thing of the past. The whole Taiwanese trip was ‘an experience and a privilege’ and they came back with ‘presents for Africa’. for why informal For what reason. 〈非正式〉为什么 you're going to and I'll tell you for why 你得做，我会告诉你为什么。 Example sentencesExamples My wife has to be the important one in our house and I'll tell you for why. But the question remains: is it any good? Well, yes it is. And I'll tell you for why. Not to be ungrateful, Nod, but I'd want to go into the centre of Warwick for why? oh for — I long for — 我渴望—— oh for a strong black coffee! 要是有杯浓浓的清咖啡多好啊！ Example sentencesExamples Oh for a broadband connection. Oh for more time! I mean hey, I have emails to type, a blog to fiddle with and friends to talk to, oh for a job with internet access! There is no electricity and running water on the island, oh for a shower! Oh for a government that can make decisions and spend money wisely. there's (or that's) — for you Used ironically to indicate a particularly poor example of (a quality mentioned) 〈讽〉此即你所谓的 there's gratitude for you 此即你所谓的感激。 Example sentencesExamples They needed the stuff immediately and didn't want to invest the time and effort to purify things (by distillation, for example - there's another wonderful job for you.) Of course he'd buy six cases of bargain dog food and walk right by coffee for a quarter a pound, but that's a guy for you. If this all sounds fishy, then that's boxing for you. Cunningham hasn't said a thing about that - there's gratitude for you. And the royal family: now there's a minority group for you. Origin Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning 'before' (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore. Rhymes abhor, adore, afore, anymore, ashore, awe, bandore, Bangalore, before, boar, Boer, bore, caw, chore, claw, cocksure, comprador, cor, core, corps, craw, Delors, deplore, door, draw, drawer, evermore, explore, flaw, floor, forbore, fore, foresaw, forevermore, forswore, four, fourscore, furthermore, Gábor, galore, gnaw, gore, grantor, guarantor, guffaw, hard-core, Haugh, haw, hoar, ignore, implore, Indore, interwar, jaw, Johor, Lahore, law, lessor, lor, lore, macaw, man-o'-war, maw, mirador, mor, more, mortgagor, Mysore, nevermore, nor, oar, obligor, offshore, onshore, open-jaw, or, ore, outdoor, outwore, paw, poor, pore, pour, rapport, raw, roar, saw, scaur, score, senhor, señor, shaw, ship-to-shore, shop-floor, shore, signor, Singapore, snore, soar, softcore, sore, spore, store, straw, swore, Tagore, tau, taw, thaw, Thor, threescore, tor, tore, torr, trapdoor, tug-of-war, two-by-four, underfloor, underscore, war, warrantor, Waugh, whore, withdraw, wore, yaw, yore, your prep.1 phr. Definition of for in US English: for preposition 1In support of or in favor of (a person or policy) 支持，拥护（人，政策） they voted for independence in a referendum 公投时他们支持独立。 Example sentencesExamples Readers were able to vote for their favourite and the tough decision came down to the judges. At that time Swindon south Tories were against the development while the north Swindon Tories were for it. It had no army capable of intervening in Europe and no politician arguing for such a policy. It may be hackneyed to point out that people fought and died for the right to vote, but it's true all the same. However, within Scotland the Commission on Local Government and the Scottish Parliament has argued for an overall review of the system of local government finance. Peter has now set up an online poll on his site, asking you to vote for your favourite. Anyone who votes for them is betraying the memory of all those who fought and died fighting the Nazis. This is a good idea and it enjoys the support of most of us who have fought for this country. At the time, young men were signing up in their droves to fight for their country. Bravery is climbing over a trench and fighting for your country in a war. So folks, if you agree with my policies, please vote for me at the next general election. The suffragettes claimed their place in social history by fighting for women to get the vote. The war is over and, no matter whether we were for it or against it, it is now time to move on. It is in their interests to argue for a policy of dialogue with so called rogue states. But whether you were for or against the decision when it was made, I think it is largely irrelevant now. The report makes a strong case for more government funding. There is a very good case for knocking these flats down because it will cost more to repair them than to start building from scratch. Four were against the proposal, three were unwilling to say and 19 were for it. On the website there is the chance to vote for the favourite place in Wiltshire. The British public might vote for you but don't expect them to support you afterwards. Synonyms on the side of, pro, for, all for, giving support to, giving backing to, right behind, encouraging of, approving of, sympathetic to 2Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of (someone or something) 关于，对于，在…方面 she is responsible for the efficient running of their department 她负责所在部门的有效运转。 the demand for money 对金钱的需求。 Example sentencesExamples The government suggested that the retirement age for women might have to rise to 65. She had been missing from her home in since July 22 and her family was growing increasingly worried for her safety. He had been treated for depression after a failed suicide attempt earlier in the year. This is a very common problem and one that is most distressing for women of any age. The family said they now hoped the media would respect their wish for privacy to be left alone to grieve. It is not yet known whether employees will be paid for their work this month. No date has yet been set for the employment tribunal hearing which is likely to be held in Leeds. I think we all made this movie out of deep respect and admiration for the original work. The rise in pension costs will also affect earnings for a number of public companies. So we gave him a call, and luckily for us, he was available. Even if every household in town had only one car, there would still not be enough space for everyone. He also learnt a new respect for further education, and those who work in it. The Careers Advisory Service will be responsible for the administration of the project. It was a success but due to a new demand for money, the WWF had to withdraw after one season. We have been trying to give them an idea of how devastating it is for the communities affected. The weather forecast for today was scattered showers with clear spells and strong winds. We knew there were problems at the car company but we did expect to be paid for the work we have done. Anyone who has ever been down a pit returns to the surface with deep respect for those who make a career of mining. He said he had no firm plans for his retirement and he was keeping his options open. I pick my battles and have enough respect for myself to know when it is time to walk away. You can make a claim via an employment tribunal for compensation if you think this has happened. Synonyms in honour of, as a tribute to, as a mark of respect to, the same as 3On behalf of or to the benefit of (someone or something) 代表；为了…的利益 these parents aren't speaking for everyone 这些家长的发言并不代表大家的意见。 Example sentencesExamples One of the huge benefits for companies is the ability to make claims retrospectively. There is no pension scheme in operation for employees working less than twenty hours per week. So there you are - a blog that is genuinely for anyone and everyone, but mainly for me. She is also a noted children's author, who has written two dozen books for children. If you love a particular design but don't like the colour, the firm will change it for you. They told the receptionist they had a letter for the ambassador and asked to see him. I was on my way out to buy a present for my mother. It is nice to see people giving some of their leisure time for the benefit of others. We can bring in the expertise and we can manage that for the customers' benefit. It's always an honour to play for your country and to test yourself against some of the top teams in the world. We have a flexible benefits package for women and this is a woman-friendly company. Bedford believes what works about London is that there is something for everyone. I forgot to tell you but there's a package for you downstairs in the front hall on the mail table. The mayor will hold a special celebration dinner for the club tomorrow night. There were plenty of refreshments for everyone at the Coronation party. It is more than probable that the busy agent will employ a reader to do the job for her. Obviously there's a business benefit for us in recycling as it cuts down the number of bags we use. I talked to the superintendent about the incident, but he didn't indicate to me exactly what his opinion was, so I can't speak for him. Are you holding an event to raise money for those affected by the tsunami disaster? Swindon went into Comic Relief overdrive as hundreds of people raised money for charity. 3.1 Employed by. 被…雇用 it was a good firm to work for Example sentencesExamples I used to work for a company that developed and sold computer systems for smaller businesses. Ms Tshabangu then went to work for a white farmer who had employed her mother. The nationality of the hostages and the name of the firm they work for was last night unclear. They had friends from the Asian community and had worked for an Asian employer in the past. He worked as a sales representative for an air conditioning company in Shrewsbury. They are workers who do work for the alleged discriminator, but they are not employed by him. She is not very happy about it but she can't say too much because she works for the council. You will be able to draw on your company scheme while working for the same firm. Liubov worked as laundress and cook while Degaev worked for a while for a chemical firm. He has been working for the tyre-fitting firm since he left school. I was asked to do the programme the year before, but I was still working for the BBC then and couldn't do it. 4Having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function. 以（提及物）为目的（或功能） the necessary tools for making a picture frame 制作相框的必要工具。 she is searching for enlightenment 她正在寻找启迪。 Example sentencesExamples Some of these are young American adults who come to work in London for work placement purposes. Without question, the Internet and e-mail are essential tools for conducting business in a modern world. Many Israelis who visit Poland for this purpose do not get to make the acquaintance of Poles. Ouch, what did you do that for? If there looks to be too much fat, pour some into a small bowl to use for another purpose. After lunch, Michelle and her uncle went for a walk in the park. This is the age of technology where a phone is no longer just a device for making and receiving calls. Although Suzanne and Inacio travel a lot for work, they make the most of their family time together. I arrived much too early, despite having stopped for a coffee on the way. This is fun, and can be a powerful tool for learning and exchanging information. It's the first time we have ever had a room inside the church that can be used for any community purpose. We have therefore stumbled on a method for calculating distances in any number of dimensions. Have you ever used these fake papers to prove your identity for some purpose? Later she asked if he could do a cartoon animated version of her, for publicity purposes. The police just give you a crime number for insurance purposes and this only puts up the premiums. Yet what if a member of one of these sites intended to use it for criminal purposes? We also want the Government to make it illegal to traffic a child for any purpose. Hence the gardens get used for corporate functions from time to time, but that's it. It doesn't matter that you've gone out and bought this service for business purposes. The old doorman's room, which was not being used, was just right for the purpose, she said. Synonyms because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that 5Having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause. 以（提及物）为目的（或功能） Aileen is proud of her family for their support 艾琳为有家人支持感到自豪。 I could dance and sing for joy 我会高兴得又唱又跳。 Example sentencesExamples Travel is easy because so many people have stayed at home, and the office is quiet for just the same reason. I am grateful for all his help and advice over the years. Now, the central African country is back in the spotlight for the right reasons. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has given a statement to Austrian police. I'd like to take her somewhere in the US or Europe as a surprise for her birthday. The city is world famous for being home to some of the greatest rock bands. Women want to be respected for being women, and they want to be able to respect a man for being a man. When the war ended, they were awarded the George Cross for bravery. It did not work for a variety of reasons, but the appointment was imaginative and innovative. I can't bear to walk past a broken bottle or can for fear that some child may one day step on it. Our mum didn't attend the inquest for such reasons, and is now deeply distressed. Three other men were also jailed for their subordinate roles in the operation. He believes one reason for not putting on weight is the calories he burns off through nervous energy. We have to do this for moral reasons, and because our security depends on it. They deserve our utmost respect and recognition for simply making the Olympic team. I'm particularly proud of her for maintaining her sense of humor despite some ongoing health problems. In America, it is much harder for dissent to make such a breakthrough, for various reasons. Arthur told me he was going to sue me for the way I represented him in the book. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave evidence to the court via video link. She jumped up and down, shouting for joy. Synonyms cause, purpose, reason, aim, end, objective, object, goal, motive 6Having (the place mentioned) as a destination. 以（提及物）为目的（或功能） they are leaving for Swampscott tomorrow 他们明天起程去伦敦。 Example sentencesExamples When we initially left for Africa we headed for Namibia and we really didn't have a detailed plan of how or where we were going to set up the education centre. The last train for Newbridge leaves Heuston at 10.45 pm, arriving at 11.20 pm. She has written a screenplay, set in the Twenties, in which a woman and her boyfriend leave Britain for Africa to start a new life. As we left the stadium for the airport, bottles and bricks smacked against our coach. He missed the following two Cup games but will leave with the team for Perth tomorrow. The survivors, who are Spanish and Portuguese, are expected to leave for home today. He made the comments before leaving for Tokyo to attend Saturday's meeting of finance ministers and central bankers. 7Representing (the thing mentioned) 表示，代表（提及物） the “F” is for Fascinating 字母"F"表示Fascinating。 Example sentencesExamples The ‘T’ is for telecommunications. The initials C.P.R. stand for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. 8In place of or in exchange for (something) 代替，以…为交换 swap these two bottles for that one 用这两瓶换那一瓶。 Example sentencesExamples Girls tie threads around their brothers wrists in exchange for protection and a small gift. Bonded workers agree to sell their labour in exchange for a lump sum, perhaps to pay a big medical bill. The food will help make up five-day meal packages handed out in exchange for a meal ticket. I now eat one biscuit instead of a packetful, but the main thing is I have swapped high-fat foods for low-fat. I wouldn't swap this job for anything. Can you change a twenty pound note for two tens? Others offered promises to build a cathedral in his honour in exchange for a donation. In exchange for this, you also lose the chance of being able to benefit from a temporary fall in price. In exchange for his liberation he worked hard on the great vessel as a deck hand. He also learns that he agreed to the memory wipe in exchange for a huge sum of money. An early commission was from a student of mine, who gave me six bottles of wine for writing her a song. He then offers to write a story about the Air Force in exchange for being allowed a ride in a jet. Has he struck a Faustian pact with the devil so he gets all the money in the world in exchange for his soul. He agreed to give evidence in return for a lighter sentence. Take a number and walk down a few stairs into the cafe and exchange the number for a red tray. There was no denying that this was an exchange, their cash for your compliance. He then walked off to try to get help to exchange the coins for larger ones. All he had time to do was to exchange his regimental kilt for a pair of shorts, the better to look younger. If as dealer you do not like your hand you can exchange it for the spare hand. 8.1 Charged as (a price) 以…为价格 copies are available for only a buck 书（或杂志）每本1.20英镑。 Example sentencesExamples The helping was not on the generous side but what do you expect for a fiver? According to records, he bought the house in 1998 for $1.1 million. Limited tickets are available for $35 each. Firms that do not complete and submit the online survey can purchase the report for $150. 9In relation to the expected norm of (something) 与（某事的）预期标准相比 she was tall for her age warm weather for this time of year 就一年中这个时令而言算是温暖的天气。 Example sentencesExamples The risk of chromosomal abnormalities is very low for my age which is also a relief. This weather is certainly unseasonal for July, with the combination of strong winds, heavy rain and depressed temperatures making it feel more like November. Alban was sturdy and tall for his age with tawny locks reaching down to his shoulders. Then the friend told me that he was told by many people that he looked unusually young for his age. In fact I have eyes like a hawk for someone my age. The number of cattle bones is said to be uniquely large for an Iron Age burial in Britain. The water was surprisingly cold for the time of year. 10Indicating the length of (a period of time) （表示一段时间）达，计 he was in prison for 12 years 他被监禁12年。 I haven't seen him for some time 我有一段时间没见他了。 Example sentencesExamples I've known him for some time and he's very committed to reform. Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream. Having worked at the shop for 23 years, everyone at the store felt she had earned a break. They are often employed on a casual basis with employment lasting for only a few days. The trial was swift and Billy found himself sentenced to prison for a term of ten years. Students have been able to have water bottles on their desks for three years. You may show some public sympathy and support him for a while, but in the end he has to go. You can also cook it on the stove of course, at a low heat, for about the same length of time. It involves attendance at weekly two hour workshops for a period of seven weeks. It advised that the area be closed to new admissions straight away and it is expected to remain so for a couple of days. Her parents and relations fretted over her for days as she lay in bed, burning with fever. The onus is put on the student's parents to get him or her to school for the period of time the student is suspended. The maternity unit itself is expected to be closed for just over three months. She paid tribute to her tutors at Footsteps where she has trained for eight years. Another teacher was employed to take the class for the remainder of the week. We do celebrate after matches but we can't get out of the ground because of the crowds, so we have to wait in the dressing rooms for ages. A fleeing thief who jumped into the River Ouse in York while it was in flood has been jailed for six months. He told me that I would have to remain in the hospital for a few days to make sure there was no infection before I could go home. What finally pushed me to this decision was getting stuck in a tunnel on a congested train for a long period. A driver who caused a crash that seriously injured two people has been jailed for eight months. 11Indicating the extent of (a distance) （表示一段时间）达，计 he crawled for 300 yards 他爬了300码。 Example sentencesExamples Head back now to the main track and follow it by your outward route for a few 100 yards to an open gate. The dog has just run at full speed for 400 metres along the river bank scattering hundreds of rabbits. I only used it for a few hundred yards, perilously close to a stretch of canal. She headed east on Highway 36 for a mile or so, then turned south on a gravel road. This went on for about a 100 yards when he finally asked me to wait whilst he pulled over. Follow the river upstream from the weir for about two hundred yards and you will come to a clearing. The Colorado Trail extends for almost 500 miles between Denver and Durango and thousands of people hike at least a portion of it each year. On the way back to the hotel I got completely lost and walked for miles. 12Indicating an occasion in a series. 表示一系列事件之一 the camcorder failed for the third time 摄像机第三次出故障。 Example sentencesExamples Painter and printmaker Kirsten Baron took part in the event for the third year running. You can do only so much bowling in the nets, and I just have to see if they are willing to take the risk for the third Test. Ken Doherty was left to rue what might have been after losing for the third time in the final of this tournament. Accrington Stanley got back to the drawing board for the third time in as many games. I pulled out my favorite book, How to Kill a Mockingbird, and started to read it for the billionth time. She came back in October and set out to rearrange her wedding for a third time. In the end it was Chris Tarrant's show which took the award for the third year running. She laughed and nodded, taking Paris' hand as she walked out of the office for the last time. Plans for a crematorium in Radcliffe have been given the go-ahead for a third time. So for the third year running here's the low-down on Melas happening in your area. Stay at Marlfield House just one night and you'll spend the next working out how to stay on for a third. He won the Taiwan Open last week for the fourth time in a row. Brian, a Royal Marine home on leave in Blackburn, won the event for the third time. He crossed the Atlantic for the first time in 1932. Officials said that for the second time in a row, ticket sales had exceeded £1m. conjunction literary Because; since. 〈诗/文〉因为，由于 he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death 他感到内疚，因为他知道范妮的死他负有一定责任。 Example sentencesExamples I didn't know what my future held, but God did, for he brought us together only a few months later. He smiled at this thought for he knew all too well that appearances were not always what they appeared to be. He closed his eyes tightly and longed for death, for surely he would be dead sooner or later. Phrases be for it informal Be in imminent danger of punishment or other trouble. 〈英，非正式〉即将受惩罚，即将倒霉 Example sentencesExamples Cook will be worried sick and Mrs Benson might very well have noticed my absence by now and I'll be for it when I get back. We knew it would hurt; we knew we were for it in a big way. God will get you in the end, the devil will not be able to save you from his fury, and then you will be for it. ‘If Sheila finds out I'll be for it,’ said Jim looking worried. If you're not careful you'll have the matron in here and if she sees the state of this skirt I'm working on I'll be for it. Synonyms be punished, be blamed, take the blame, pay, suffer, suffer the consequences, pay the price for why informal For what reason. 〈非正式〉为什么 you're going to and I'll tell you for why 你得做，我会告诉你为什么。 Example sentencesExamples Not to be ungrateful, Nod, but I'd want to go into the centre of Warwick for why? My wife has to be the important one in our house and I'll tell you for why. But the question remains: is it any good? Well, yes it is. And I'll tell you for why. oh for — I long for — 我渴望—— oh for a strong black coffee! 要是有杯浓浓的清咖啡多好啊！ Example sentencesExamples Oh for a broadband connection. Oh for more time! Oh for a government that can make decisions and spend money wisely. I mean hey, I have emails to type, a blog to fiddle with and friends to talk to, oh for a job with internet access! There is no electricity and running water on the island, oh for a shower! there's (or that's) — for you Used ironically to indicate a particularly poor example of (a quality mentioned) 〈讽〉此即你所谓的 there's gratitude for you 此即你所谓的感激。 Example sentencesExamples And the royal family: now there's a minority group for you. They needed the stuff immediately and didn't want to invest the time and effort to purify things (by distillation, for example - there's another wonderful job for you.) If this all sounds fishy, then that's boxing for you. Of course he'd buy six cases of bargain dog food and walk right by coffee for a quarter a pound, but that's a guy for you. Cunningham hasn't said a thing about that - there's gratitude for you. Origin Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore. prep.1 phr.
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