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柯林斯词典
- SAYING WHO OR WHAT SOMETHING RELATES TO, OR WHO BENEFITS
1. PREP If something is for someone, they are intended to have it or benefit from it. 为
Isn't that enough for you?
那对你来说不够吗？
...a table for two. …一张双人桌。
He wanted all the running of the business for himself. 他想要自己管理整个企业。
2. PREP If you work or do a job for someone, you are employed by them. 为… (工作)
I knew he worked for a security firm. 我知道他为一家保安公司工作。
Have you had any experience writing for radio?
你有为电台撰稿的经验吗？
3. PREP If you speak or act for a particular group or organization, you represent them. 代表 (某团体或机构)
She appears nightly on the television news, speaking for the State Department. 她每晚出现在电视新闻上，代表国务院发言。
4. PREP If someone does something for you, they do it so that you do not have to do it. 替… (做事)
If your pharmacy doesn't stock the product you want, have them order it for you. 如果药房没有你所要的产品，让他们替你订货。
I hold a door open for an old person. 我替一位老人把门开开。
5. PREP If you feel a particular emotion for someone, you feel it on their behalf. 替… (感到)[adj/n PREP]
This is the best thing you've ever done – I am so happy for you!
这是你做过的最好的事–我真为你高兴！
6. PREP If you feel a particular emotion for someone or something, they are the object of that emotion, and you feel it when you think about them. 对… (常怀有某种感情)[adj/n PREP]
John, I'm sorry for Steve, but I think you've made the right decisions. 约翰，我为史蒂夫感到难过，但我想你作出了正确的决定。
7. PREP You use for after words such as "time," "space," "money," or "energy" when you say how much there is or whether there is enough of it in order to be able to do or use a particular thing. 供…使用
Many new trains have space for wheelchair users. 许多新火车都为坐轮椅者留有空间。
...a huge room with plenty of room for books. …可存放大量书籍的一间大屋子。
8. PREP You use for when you make a statement about something in order to say how it affects or relates to someone, or what their attitude to it is. 对…来说
What matters for most scientists is money and facilities. 对大多数科学家来说，重要的是经费和设备。
For her, books were as necessary to life as bread. 对她来说，书就像面包一样是生活的必需。
9. PREP After some adjective, noun, and verb phrases, you use for to introduce the subject of the action indicated by the following infinitive verb. 用于某些形容词、名词或动词词组之后，引出动词不定式的执行主语[PREP n to-inf]
It might be possible for a single woman to be accepted as a foster parent. 有可能接受单身女子做养母。
I had made arrangements for my affairs to be dealt with by one of my children. 我安排了自己的一个孩子处理我的事务。
10. PREP If you say that something is not for you, you mean that you do not enjoy it or that it is not suitable for you. 不被…喜欢; 不适合[非正式] [with neg]
Wendy decided the sport was not for her. 温迪认定这项运动不适合她。
11. PREP If it is for you to do something, it is your responsibility or right to do it. 由… (负责)[PREP n to-inf]
I wish you would come back to Washington with us, but that's for you to decide. 我希望你和我们一起回华盛顿，但由你自己决定。
12. PREP For is the preposition that is used after some nouns, adjectives, or verbs in order to introduce more information or to indicate what a quality, thing, or action relates to. 用于某些名词、形容词或动词之后，引出更多信息或指出相关的性质、事物、行为等
Reduced-calorie cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese. 低卡路里干酪是奶油干酪的极好替代品。
Parking lot owners should be legally responsible for protecting vehicles. 停车场场主应该依法负责保护车辆。
13. PREP If a word or expression has the same meaning as another word or expression, you can say that the first one is another word or expression for the second one. (意思) 相当于
The technical term for sunburn is erythema. 晒斑的专业术语是红斑病。
14. PREP To be named for someone means to be given the same name as them. 以… (命名)[美国英语]
The Brady Bill is named for former White House Press Secretary James Brady. 布雷迪法案是以前白宫新闻秘书詹姆斯·布雷迪命名的。
15. PREP You use for in a piece of writing when you mention information which will be found somewhere else. 至于… (用于指可以在文中其它地方找到的信息)
For further information on the life of William James Sidis, see Amy Wallace, "The Prodigy."
要了解更多关于威廉·詹姆斯·西迪斯的生平，参阅艾米·华莱士的《神童》。
16. PREP For is used in conditional sentences, in expressions such as "if not for" and "were it not for," to introduce the only thing which prevents the main part of the sentence from being true. 要不是
If not for John, Brian wouldn't have learned the truth. 要不是约翰，布莱恩不会了解真相。
The earth would be a frozen ball if it were not for the radiant heat of the sun. 要是没有太阳的辐射热，地球将会是一个冰冻的球体。
17. as for→see as
18. but for→see but
19. for all→see all
PREP
1. PREP You use for when you state or explain the purpose of an object, action, or activity. 为了 (表示目的、用途)[PREP n/-ing]
...drug users who use unsterile equipment for injections of drugs. …用未消过毒的器具注射毒品的吸毒者们。
The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink. 用于切香肠的刀在水槽里。
2. PREP You use for after nouns expressing reason or cause. 因为 (作介词，用于表示原因的名词后)[n PREP n/-ing]
He's soon to make a speech explaining his reasons for going. 他很快将会发表讲话说明去的原因。
The county hospital could find no physical cause for Sumner's problems. 县医院查不出萨姆纳的问题的生理原因。
3. PREP If something is for sale, hire, or use, it is available to be sold, hired, or used. 供 (销售、租用、使用)
Freshwater fish for sale. 供出售的淡水鱼。
...a room for rent. …一间供租用的房间。
4. PREP If you do something for a particular occasion, you do it on that occasion or to celebrate that occasion. 为 (某场合)
He asked his daughter what she would like for her birthday. 他问他女儿想要如何过她的生日。
5. PREP If you leave for a particular place or if you take a bus, train, plane, or boat for a place, you are going there. 前往 (某地)
They would be leaving for Rio early the next morning. 他们次日一早将前往里约。
PREP
1. PREP You use for to say how long something lasts or continues. 用于表示持续的时间[PREP amount]
The toaster was on for more than an hour. 烤箱开了一个多小时。
They talked for a bit. 他们谈了会儿。
2. PREP You use for to say how far something extends. 用于表示延伸的距离[PREP amount]
We drove on for a few miles. 我们继续开了几英里。
3. PREP If something is bought, sold, or done for a particular amount of money, that amount of money is its price. 以 (某数量的钱)[PREP amount]
We got the bus back to Tange for 30 cents. 我们以30美分乘公共汽车回到了坦格。
The Martins sold their house for about 1.4 million dollars. 马丁一家以约一百四十万美元把他们的房子卖了。
4. PREP If something is planned for a particular time, it is planned to happen then. 于 (某时间)
...the Baltimore Boat Show, planned for January 21 – 29. …计划于1月21至29日举行的巴尔的摩船展。
The designer will be unveiling her latest fashions for autumn and winter. 该设计师将公布她的最新款秋冬时装。
5. PHRASE You use expressions such as for the first time and for the last time when you are talking about how often something has happened before. 首次/最后一次
He was married for the second time. 他第二次结婚了。
6. PREP You use for when you say that an aspect of something or someone is surprising in relation to other aspects of them. 对…来说
He was tall for an eight-year-old. 对一个8岁的孩子来说他长得很高。
7. PREP You use for with "every" when you are stating a ratio, to introduce one of the things in the ratio. 对于 (与every连用，用于引出比率中之一)
For every farm job that is lost, two or three other jobs in the area are put at risk. 对于失去的每份农场工作，该地区的其它两三个工作就会被置于危险中。
8. PREP You can use for in expressions such as dollar for dollar or mile for mile when you are making comparisons between the values or qualities of different things. 对应 (用于比较不同事物间的价值或品质)[n PREP n]
...the Antarctic, mile for mile one of the planet's most lifeless areas. …每英里都是地球上最无生命的地区之一的南极洲。
PREP
1. PREP If you say that you are for a particular activity, you mean that this is what you want or intend to do. 想要
Right, who's for a toasted sandwich then?
好了，那谁想要一个吐司三明治呢？
2. PREP If you are for something, you agree with it or support it. 赞成; 支持
Are you for or against public transportation?
你是支持还是反对公共交通？
3. PREP You use for after words such as "argue," "case," "evidence," or "vote" in order to introduce the thing that is being supported or proved. 支持[n/v PREP n]
Another union has voted for industrial action in support of a pay claim. 又一个工会已投票赞成支持加薪要求的劳工行动。
The case for nuclear power is impressive. 支持核能的论据令人印象深刻。
4. ADV For is also an adverb. 支持地[ADV after v]
833 delegates voted for, and only 432 against. 833名代表投票支持，只有432人反对。
5. PHRASE If you say that you are all for doing something, you agree or strongly believe that it should be done, but you are also often suggesting that other people disagree with you or that there are practical difficulties. 完全赞成; 极力支持
He is all for players earning what they can while they are in the game. 他完全赞成运动员在役期间能赚多少钱就赚多少。
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for /fə, fɔː/
MENTIONING A PURPOSE, REASON, OR DESTINATION
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BEFORE NUMBERS, AMOUNTS, AND TIMES
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WANTING OR SUPPORTING
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剑桥词典
- We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present .
- Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday .
- A young girl came up to me and asked for money .
- There's a letter for you on the table .
- There'll be a prize for the best entry .
- I need some money for tonight .
- There are several plots of land for sale .
- We had some friends round for lunch yesterday .
- The polish is not for use on wooden surfaces .
- Don't take the game too seriously , it's just for fun .
- The pitcher is famous for the speed of his delivery .
- He decided to forsake politics for journalism .
- Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for 'The Godfather'.
- I think he's trying to get back at her for those remarks she made in the meeting .
- She was publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery .
- We get cut-rate electricity for six hours each night .
- Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years .
- The network will be down for an hour for routine maintenance .
- I feel like I've been cooped up in this flat for days .
- It feels like we've been walking for miles .
- They planned a special celebration for her homecoming .
- They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding .
- She's rather immature for her age , don't you think ?
- For every two people in favour of the law there are three against.
- For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous .
- He plays very well for a beginner .
- Can I swap this t-shirt for another one?
- I'm all for making changes to the system .
- Are you for or against the new proposals ?
- Who will you be voting for at the next election ?
- Three cheers for the winner !
- Anyone for coffee ?
- The children had a lot of respect for their teacher .
- Her feelings for him had changed .
- Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl .
- He had a deep affection for his aunt .
- She was afraid for her children .
- How much did you pay for the tickets ?
- I've got £20 000 worth of cover for the contents of my house .
- £4 for an orange juice ? That's just daylight robbery !
- A collector would pay $500 for a mint copy .
- The company pays £220 a week for people to act as couriers .
- He plays for Manchester United.
- Many people in the town used to work for the steel company .
- She's been capped for Scotland nine times .
- I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week .
- Do you still work for the government ?
- Follow the signs for the train station .
- They were running for the bus .
- The roads were busy with people heading for the coast .
- The team was on course for victory .
- The alarm sent people scrambling for the exits .
- What's that symbol for?
- LCD stands for liquid crystal display .
- We had to learn chemical formulae at school , but I can only remember H2O for water .
- The green light is for go.
- Alpha is used for the letter A.
- He wrote off for more information .
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award.
- I've applied for several jobs since leaving university .
- You have to get there early for the best seats .
- 50 percent is needed for a pass .
for preposition (INTENDED FOR)
intended to be given to（表示给予的对象）给
There's a phone message for you. 你有一条电话留言。
I'd better buy something for the new baby . 我最好给刚出生的宝宝买些东西。
There's a prize for the fastest three runners in each category . 每个组别跑得最快的前3名将会获得奖品。
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for preposition (PURPOSE)
having the purpose of为了
There's a sign there saying "boats for hire ". 告示牌上写着“小船出租”。
This pool is for the use of hotel guests only. 这个游泳池只供酒店客人使用。
I'm sorry , the books are not for sale . 对不起，这些书不卖。
They've invited us for dinner on Saturday . 他们已邀请我们星期六去吃晚饭。
Everyone in the office is contributing money for his leaving present . 为了送他一份离职礼物，办公室里每个人都出了钱。
I need some money for tonight . 我今晚需要些钱用。
Which vitamins should you take for (= in order to cure ) skin problems ? 治疗皮肤病应该服用哪种维生素？
Put those clothes in a pile for wash ing (= so that they can be washed ). 把那些衣服堆在一起，准备拿去洗。
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for preposition (BECAUSE OF)
because of or as a result of something因为，由于；作为…的结果
I'm feeling all the better for my holiday . 因为要去度假，我感觉好多了。
"How are you?" "Fine, and all the better for see ing you!" “你好吗？”“我很好，见到你就更好了！”
She did 15 years in prison for murder . 她因为谋杀罪坐了15年牢。
I don't eat meat for various reasons . 我不吃肉，原因很多。
I couldn't see for the tears in my eyes . 我眼睛里满是泪水，什么都看不见。
The things you do for love ! 你出于爱所做的这些事！
He's widely disliked in the company for his arrogance. 因为傲慢自大，在公司里大家都讨厌他。
She couldn't talk for cough ing (= she was coughing too much to talk ). 她咳得说不出话来。
Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside . 苏格兰的乡村景色壮丽，远近闻名。
He's best remembered for his novels . 他的小说最为知名。
I didn't say anything for fear of (= because I was frightened of) offending him. 因为怕冒犯他，所以我什么都不敢说。
if it wasn't/weren't for (also if it hadn't been for)
without
（如果）没有，要不是
If it wasn't for the life jacket , I would have drowned . 如果没有这件救生衣，我就淹死了。
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for preposition (TIME/DISTANCE)
used to show an amount of time or distance（用来表示时间或距离）达，计
We walked for miles . 我们步行了数英里。
She's out of the office for a few days next week . 她下周会有几天不来上班。
I'm just going to lie down for an hour or so. 我就上床睡个把小时。
I haven't played tennis for years . 我已经有好多年没打网球了。
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for preposition (OCCASION)
on the occasion of or at the time of在（某一场合或时间）
What did you buy him for Christmas ? 圣诞节你给他买了什么？
I'd like an appointment with the doctor for some time this week . 我想这周预约个时间看医生。
We're having a party for Jim's 60th birthday . 我们要举办聚会庆祝吉姆的60岁生日。
I've booked a table at the restaurant for nine o'clock. 我已经在餐馆订了9点的桌位。
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for preposition (COMPARING)
used for comparing one thing with others of the same type（用于同类事物的比较）就…而言
She's very mature for her age . 就她的年龄而言，她非常成熟。
For every two people in favour of the law there are three against. 这项法律支持者和反对者的比率为2：3。
The winter has been unusually cold for Florida. 在弗罗里达，今年冬天尤其寒冷。
It was a difficult decision , especially for a child . 这是困难的决定，尤其是对一个孩子来说。
For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous . 对像他这样身价的人来说，他一点儿都不大方。
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for preposition (RESPONSIBILITY)
used to say whose responsibility something is（用于表达谁应该）为（某一事件负责）
She knew the driver of the other car was not responsible for her son's death . 她知道另一辆车的司机不应该为她儿子的死亡负责。
for preposition (SUPPORT)
in support of or in agreement with支持，拥护；赞同
I voted for the Greens at the last election . 上次大选我投了绿党的票。
Those voting for the motion , 96, and those voting against, 54. 这一动议96票赞成，54票反对。
Most of the Republicans voted for the measure . 大部分共和党人投票支持这项提案。
So let's hear some applause for these talented young performers . 那么，让我们为这些有才华的年轻表演者鼓掌吧。
Who's for (= who wants to play ) tennis ? 谁想打网球？
be all for sth
to approve of or support something very much
完全赞同；全力支持
I've got nothing against change - I'm all for it. 我不反对改变——我完全赞成。
I'm all for gender equality , but I think the most qualified person should get the job . 我完全支持男女平等，但我认为最具备所有条件的人应该得到这个工作。
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for preposition (HELP)
in order to help someone为了帮助（某人）
Let me carry those bags for you. 让我帮你拿那些包。
Hello, what can I do for you? 你好，我能为你做些什么？
My sister will take care of the dog for us while we're away. 在我们外出期间，我的姐姐会帮我们照顾狗。
for preposition (IN RELATION TO)
in relation to someone or something
对于，关于；在…方面
Her feelings for him had changed . 她对他的情感发生了变化。
He felt nothing but contempt for her. 他对她只有蔑视。
I've got a lot of admiration for people who do that sort of work . 我十分敬佩做那种工作的人。
He's quite good-looking but he's too short for me. 他长得很帅，但是对我来说有点太矮了。
The ice-cream was a little bit sweet for me. 我觉得这冰激凌有点儿太甜了。
That jacket looks a little big for you. 那件外套你穿显得有点儿大。
Jackie's already left and, as for me, I'm going at the end of the month . 杰基已经离开了，而我要呆到这个月底。
Luckily for me (= I was lucky ), I already had another job . 幸运的是，我已经找到了另一份工作。
How are you doing for money /time (= do you have enough money /time )? 你手头／时间还宽裕吗？
for all
despite
尽管
For all her qualifications , she's still useless at the job . 尽管她有种种资历，她还是不能胜任这项工作。
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for preposition (PAYMENT)
(getting) in exchange以…为交换，以…为代价
How much did you pay for your glasses ? 你配这副眼镜花了多少钱？
I've sponsored her £1 for every mile that she runs . 她每跑1英里我就捐助1英镑。
She sold the house for a lot of money . 她这栋房子卖了一大笔钱。
The mechanic said he'd repair my car for £300. 修理工说修好我的车要花300英镑。
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for preposition (REPRESENTING)
being employed by or representing a company , country , etc.受雇于；代表
She works for a charity . 她为一家慈善机构工作。
He swam for the United States in the 2000 Olympics. 他在2000年的奥运会上代表美国参加了游泳比赛。
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for preposition (TOWARDS)
towards; in the direction of往，向
They looked as if they were heading for the train station . 他们看上去像是朝火车站去了。
Just follow signs for the museum . 跟着指向博物馆的标志牌走就行了。
This time tomorrow we'll be setting off for the States. 明天这个时候我们将会动身去美国。
It says this train is for (= going to stop at) Birmingham and Coventry only. 上面写着这列火车只在伯明翰和考文垂两站停车。
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for preposition (MEANING)
showing meaning意思是，表示
What's the Spanish word for "vegetarian "? 西班牙语中 vegetarian（素食主义者）这个词怎么说？
What does the "M.J." stand for? Maria José? M.J.代表什么？代表 Maria José 吗？
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for preposition (TO GET)
in order to get or achieve为得到，为获取
I hate waiting for public transport . 我讨厌等公交。
I had to run for the bus . 我得去赶公交车了。
Did you send off for details of the competition ? 你去函索取介绍竞赛详情的资料了吗？
I've applied for a job with another computer company . 我已向另一家计算机公司求职。
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for preposition (DUTY)
the duty or responsibility of
是…的义务（或责任）
As to whether you should marry him - that's for you to decide . 至于你该不该嫁给他，这得由你自己决定。
It's not for me to tell her what she should do with her life . 不该由我来告诉她应该过什么样的生活。
"How many people should I invite to the party ?" "It's not really for me to say." “我应该请多少人来参加聚会？”“这好像不该由我来说。”
for preposition (IN TROUBLE)
for it UK informal (mainly US in for it)in trouble
有麻烦
You'll be for it when she finds out! 等她查出来你就麻烦了！
习语
for all sb cares/knowsthat/there's ... for you
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