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| 释义 | forUK:* weak: /ˈfər/, strong: /fɔːr/US:/fɔr; unstressed fɚ/US:(fôr; unstressed fər)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 for prep (intended, designed) (表示用途)供…用的，用于…The small fork is for your salad, the large one for the main course.小叉子是吃色拉用的，大的是吃主菜用的。usage: durationYou use for to say how long something lasts or continues.I'm staying with Bob for a few days.You also use for to say how long something has been the case. I have known you for a long time.He has been missing for three weeks.Be carefulWhen you use for to say how long something has been the case, you must use a perfect form. Don't say, for example, ‘I am living here for five years’. You must say ‘I have lived here for five years’. for prep (appropriate to)适合；适合于This is an ideal book for a young girl.这本书非常适合小女孩。 for prep (in order to benefit: [sb])为；为了；给Will you do a favour for me? Hillary Clinton stumped for Obama in several States.你可以帮我个忙吗？希拉里克林顿为奥巴马在几个州作了巡回政治演说。 for prep (intended for: [sb])为了；给（某人）All these gifts are for you.所有这些礼物都是给你的。 for prep (in [sb]'s opinion, for [sb]'s tastes) (就个人观点、兴趣等而言)对，对于That movie was too long for me.那部电影对我来说太长了。 for prep (for the purchase of)为…支付He only paid ten dollars for that shirt.他买那件衬衫只花了十美元。 for prep (in order to get) (表示目的)为了He went out for some milk. He'll be back soon.他出去买些牛奶。一会儿就回来。 for prep (time: duration) (时间)达，已经，计She was gone for four hours. I've been learning Chinese for two years.她走了四个小时了。我已经学了两年中文。 for prep (in order to save or preserve)为保护…；为保全…We're fighting for our freedom!我们正在为自由而战！ for prep (in [sb]'s place, instead of [sb])代；替I don't want to do his work for him.我不想代他做他的工作。 for prep (in favor)支持；赞成；倾向于He was for the plan, but his wife was against it.He is for the liberal candidate for mayor.他支持该计划，但他的妻子却反对。 // 他支持自由党的市长候选人。 for prep (in honor of)对…的敬意The church held a memorial service for the victims of the earthquake.教会为地震遇难者举办了追悼会。 其他翻译 for prep (with the purpose of)为了…I bought some cloth for making costumes.我买了点布来做礼服。 for prep (because of)因为；由于He received extra homework for swearing in class.他因为在课堂上说脏话而被罚做更多家庭作业。 for prep (compared to a standard)就…而言It's warm for this time of year.就这个时节而言，天气还算暖和。 for conj formal, written (because, since) (正式用语，书面语)因为，由于I know he's guilty, for I saw him do it.我知道他不清白，因为我看到是他干的。 for prep (indicating one in a series)[表示一系列之一]We're visiting here for the second time.这是我们第二次来这里。 for prep (indicating distance) (距离)达到，共计I ran for three blocks before I caught him.我跑了三个街区才追上他。 for prep (in order to achieve or attain)要；为了…For an early arrival in Paris, you will need to take the express train.要提早到达巴黎，你需要乘坐特快列车。 for prep (representing)表示The CS in his name is for Charles Saunders.他名字里的CS代表查尔斯·桑德斯。 for prep (despite)尽管；虽然For all her nagging, she's a great wife.尽管她很唠叨，但还是个好妻子。 for prep (with a destination of)向着；朝着This train is heading for London.这列火车开往伦敦。 for prep (expressing a wish)但愿；希望Oh, for a bowl of soup right now!啊，真希望现在能有一碗汤！ for prep (because of)因为；由于He left, for fear of being laughed at.他因为害怕被嘲笑，所以离开了。 for prep (in regard to)关于；对于She has a gift for crosswords.她在填字游戏方面很有天赋。 for prep (responsibility of)由…；让…来That's for me to determine, not you.那由我来决定，不是你。 for prep (to the extent of)达到…程度（范围）The line outside the ticket office went on for miles.售票处外排的队长达几英里。 for prep (introducing an infinitive phrase)[引出不定式]It may be time for him to resign.也许他该辞职了。 for prep (ratio)[表达比例关系]The players were one for three in shots on goal.球员们射门进球的比例是三比一。 for prep (ratio: sales) (减价销售)[表达比例关系]There is a three for one sale on summer clothing.夏季衣服正在打折，付一件的钱买三件。 for prep (at a price of)以…的价格Melons are now two for a pound in the market.市场上甜瓜的价格是两块一磅。 动词短语 account for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (explain)作出解释；作出说明How do you account for the fact that no one can confirm your alibi for that night?你能解释一下为什么没有人能确认你那天晚上的不在场证明。 account for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (justify)为…作出解释，为…作出说明We were asked to account for our actions.要求我们为自己的行为作出解释。 account for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (cause)导致，引起She wondered what could account for his sadness.她想知道是什么让他如此悲伤。 account for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (be total of) (在数量方面)占，共计达到Women in Britain now account for almost half of the workforce.如今，英国的女性几乎占到了其劳动力的半数。 angle for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (try to obtain indirectly) (用手段)谋求，谋取Angling for a raise, Darren worked overtime for several weeks in a row.为了谋求加薪，达伦连续加了几周班。 answer for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (face consequences)对…负责；担保；保证He's committed a crime and he'll be forced to answer for it. answer for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative, informal, US (be adequate)适合..., 符合...The back porch will have to answer for a bedroom. bargain for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (expect to get)企图获得；指望When I married my wife, I hadn't bargained for the fact that her mother would also come to live with us. book [sb] in, book [sb] in for [sth] vtr phrasal sep (make appointment)为…预约；为…预约…I've booked you in at midday for a cut and blow dry.call for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (demand, request)要求The senator called for an investigation. The judge's bailiff called for silence in the courtroom.参议员要求展开调查。法官的法警要求大家在庭内肃静。call for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (require)需要The recipe calls for brown sugar, not white sugar. The situation calls for a calm, deliberate response.菜谱需要的是红糖粉而不是白砂糖。这种情况需要的是冷静、慎重。call for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (forecast)预测；预见The forecast calls for clear skies and warm temperatures.天气预报预测说天气暖和，晴朗无云。call on [sb] for [sth], call upon vtr phrasal insep (seek help)请求；向某人求助John called on his friends for support.约翰请他的朋友支持他。carve [sth] out for yourself, carve out [sth] for yourself vtr phrasal sep figurative (career, etc.: build up)开拓；开创She's succeeded in carving out a nice career for herself in marketing.她成功地在市场营销方面为自己开创了一番不错的事业。cast about for [sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (seek)寻找I'm casting about for some really good example sentences.cater for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (provide for [sb])为…提供服务This restaurant does not cater for vegans.这家餐厅不向素食主义者提供餐饮服务。cater for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (provide food)为…提供餐饮服务My mother used to cater for weddings.我妈妈过去常常为婚礼提供餐饮服务。check for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (inspect for presence of)检查Ann checked the document for errors before printing it out.come through for [sb] vi phrasal figurative, informal (do what is necessary) (在困境中)支持某人I wasn't worried because I knew you would come through for me.cover for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (stand in for [sb])代替…工作，给…替班，帮…代班Can you cover for me at work on Saturday night? I want to stay in.你周六晚上能帮我代班吗？我想待在家里。cover up for [sth/sb] vi phrasal + prep (hide [sb]'s guilt)包庇；掩盖（错误）Her co-workers tried to cover up for her many mistakes.她的同事试图包庇她的多次过失。cry out for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep (call aloud)大声呼喊When the child was scared she would cry out for her mother.cry out for [sth], call out for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (need) (比喻)迫切需要，急需The house was in poor condition and crying out for repair.；do for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal (kill, destroy)除掉...；毁掉...dress [sb] down for [sth] vtr phrasal sep US, informal (scold)因...而斥责；因...而训斥dress [sb] down for doing [sth] vtr phrasal sep US, informal (scold)因...而斥责；因...而训斥My boss dressed me down for being rude to the client.fear for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (worry about the loss of)为…担心，为…担忧feel for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal (have sympathy)同情I really feel for him since he lost his job.feel for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal (be in love)爱上, 与…相爱fight for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (war: defend)为…而战斗My grandfather fought for his country in World War II.fight for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (struggle to attain)为…而奋斗；为…而抗争Black Americans had to fight for the right to vote.fill in for [sb] vi phrasal + prep informal (substitute for [sb])临时替代；临时替补I'm filling in for my boss at the board meeting next week.在下周的董事会上，我将代老板出席会议。；gear up for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (put on clothing, kit)为…换上行头The players were starting to gear up for the big game.参赛选手们已经开始为大赛换上行头。gear up for [sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative, informal (mentally: get ready)为…做好心理准备I'm trying to gear up for my final exams on Monday.我正试着为周一的期末考试做好心理准备。get back at [sb] for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (take revenge on)为某事向某人复仇；向某人报某事的仇go for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (choose)选择She went for the blue car instead of the red one.她选择了蓝色的汽车而不是红色的。go for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (attack)攻击；攻打Suddenly the dog went for him, snarling fiercely.那条狗突然向他扑去，拼命地叫嚷着。go for [sth] vtr phrasal insep slang (try to achieve)去争取；去试图赢得That athlete is going for the gold medal.那个运动员想要争夺金牌。go in for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (tend to enjoy)喜欢, 偏爱, 对…有兴趣If you go in for thrillers, you'll love this book.如果你喜欢惊悚片的话，你会爱上这本书的。；grasp for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (try to grab)迫切地试图抓住；急切地寻求head for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (go towards, go to)走向；朝…方向走To find the party, head for the noise!要想找到派对，就朝吵闹的方向走！hold out for [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal (wait) (以便得到自己想要的)坚持，拖延James did not accept the job straight away because he was holding out for a better offer.詹姆斯没有马上接受那份工作，因为他在等待更好的录用机会。hunt for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (seek, search for)寻找；搜寻I was hunting for the keys, but they won't appear. The detectives hunted for the clue that would finally solve the crime.我一直在找钥匙，但它却不见了。侦探们在搜寻最终破案的线索。hunt for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (scavenge for, track down)猎取My cat hunts for mice every night.；listen out for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (try to hear)注意听；留心听live for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (take as one's reason for living)为…而活look around for [sb/sth], also UK: look round for [sb/sth], look about for [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep (seek in surrounding area)四处寻找I misplaced my keys, so I'll have to look around for them.look for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (search for, seek)搜寻；寻找Some people look for love on the internet. I looked for you, but I couldn't find you.有些人在网上寻找真爱。我想找你，但是没找到。usage: ‘look for’If you look for someone or something, you try to find them.Were you looking for me?He looked for his shoes under the bed.look out for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (stay vigilant)提防；留神，小心You must look out for snakes when walking in these hills.走在这些小山上时，你须要提防蛇类。look out for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal (person: take care of)照料；照看Jimmy's brothers have looked out for him since their parents died.自从吉米父母去世后，便由他的兄弟们来照顾他。make for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (head towards)前往We turned the boat around and made for the nearest harbour.我们调转船头，向最近的港口驶去。make for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (produce, create: situation)致使；导致Good teamwork makes for greater productivity in the workplace.良好的团队合作能提升工作效率。make for [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (be, count as)是；算That reply makes for a good example of sarcasm.那个回答是一个很好的讽刺例子。make up for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (compensate)补偿；弥补She made up for being rude to me yesterday by inviting me out for coffee.她邀请我出去喝咖啡，为昨天对我的无礼进行补偿。make up for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (counter, outweigh)弥补He'll never be able to make up for his lack of natural ability.他永远都无法弥补他本能的缺失。mind out for [sth/sb] vi phrasal + prep UK (pay attention to)注意；当心；小心pant for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (desire, long for)盼望；渴望After Glenn double-crossed him, Adam was panting for revenge.pay [sb] back for [sth] vtr phrasal sep figurative, informal (take revenge for [sth])因为…报复…How shall I pay him back for that dirty trick he played on me?我应该怎么来回报他捉弄我的卑鄙行为？pay [sb] back for doing [sth] vtr phrasal sep figurative, informal (take revenge for [sth])因为…报复…I still haven't paid you back for humiliating me in front of all my friends.我还没有跟你算在我朋友面前羞辱我的账。play for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (sports: represent) (体育)代表…出赛David Beckham played for his country.play for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (compete for prize)为争夺...而参赛The top three teams in the league are all playing for the title.press for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (demand or request urgently)敦促，迫切要求Campaigners are pressing for a change in the law.provide for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep (support financially)抚养；赡养He had a family to provide for, and couldn't waste money.他需要供养家庭，不能随便浪费钱。provide for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (make arrangements)为…准备；为…安排；为…筹备We need to provide for any problems that might arise.我们需要为可能发生的任何问题做好准备。provide for [sth] vtr phrasal insep formal (treaty, contract: stipulate) (条约，合同)规定This contract provides for the payment of sick pay.本合同规定支付病假工资。pull for [sb] vtr phrasal insep informal, figurative (favour, support)划向，向…靠拢； (口语)非常同情，强烈支持； (口语)为…加油，为…打气You can win! We're all pulling for you.push for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (create pressure in favour of)强烈地要求；努力促成；为…奋力争取put [sb] down for [sth] vtr phrasal sep ([sb] promises to contribute [sth])记下…承诺捐赠So, can I put you down for a $20 donation this month? That's very generous of you. Can I put you down for £1,000?那么我能记下你这月准备捐款20美元？你真是太大方了。那我能记下你准备捐款1000英磅吗？put in for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (submit request)申请；提请Martha put in for 2 weeks of unpaid vacation at work.reach for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (turn to, resort to)求助于；找寻Instead of apologising for his mistakes, Don always reaches for excuses.roll over for [sb] vi phrasal + prep figurative, informal (submit to)顺从；听…的话You can't always expect me to roll over for you.root around for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (rummage, search)四下里翻找root for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (support, cheer on) (非正式用语)支持He always rooted for the underdog.run for [sth] vtr phrasal insep US (stand for: election)竞选Mr Jones is running for election as an independent candidate.save up for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (put money aside for)为…存钱；为…攒钱I am trying to save up for a new car.我在设法存钱买一辆新车。；send for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (summon)派人去请；派人去叫；召唤He is very ill, I think we should send for his parents to take him home.send [sb] for [sth] vtr phrasal sep (ask or order: [sb] to fetch [sth])派…去取，派…去拿；派…去买The doctor sent his assistant for some warm water.send for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (order for [sth] to be brought)订购Spring is almost here; it's time to send for my seeds.send out for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (food: order to be delivered) (如点餐)点，订set off for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (begin a journey)动身去；出发去I usually set off for work at 8 a.m.我通常早上8点出发去上班。set out for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (leave for, go to)动身前往, 去往, 出发去Columbus set out for Asia in 1492, but ended up in the Bahamas.settle for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (be content with)勉强满足于，满足于；勉强接受Don't settle for second best. I'd love a 54-inch TV, but I'll settle for a 32-inch one.别满足于第二名。我其实想要一台54英寸的电视，不过我会勉强满足于一台32英寸的。settle for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (accept as payment)勉强接受（价格等）I was hoping to make more by selling the couch on eBay, but I settled for $100.我是希望能在易趣网上把这个沙发卖个好价钱的，不过最后我勉强接受了100美元的成交价格。shop for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (look to purchase [sth])打算购买His old car broke down, so he is shopping for a new one.sign up for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (enrol, register)注册；报名参加Have you signed up for the French translation course next spring?你注册了明年春季的法语翻译课程么？sign up for [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal, figurative (consent)签字同意；签名同意More than 120 patients signed up for the clinical trial.超过120名病人签字同意参与临床实验。sit for [sth] vtr phrasal insep US (take: an exam)参加I'm sitting for my A-level exams next month.sit for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (pose for: an artist)为（某人）做模特摆造型My great-great-grandmother sat for several Impressionist painters.sit for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (pose for: photograph, portrait)为（拍照、画像）摆造型When the family sat for a formal photo, it was impossible to get all five children to keep still.speak for [sb] vtr phrasal insep (talk on behalf of)代表…讲话；代表…说话I think it's a good idea, but I can't speak for anyone else.speak up for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (defend)发言支持；为…辩护My big brother spoke up for our sister when Mom was scolding her.spring for [sth] vtr phrasal insep US, informal (pay for [sth])支付，支付…的费用stand for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (be short for) (字母缩写)代表，表示，是…的缩写The "U" in USA stands for "united".USA中的U代表“united（联合的）”。stand for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (represent)代表This party stands for fair pay and workers' rights.这次聚会代表公平薪资以及工人权利。stand for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (tolerate, accept)容忍；忍耐I won't stand for any more of Richard's racist comments.我再也无法容忍理查德那些种族主义的评论。stand for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep US (advocate)支持；主张I will stand for you whatever happens, you can rely on me.不管发生什么，我都会支持你，你可以依赖我。stand for [sth] vtr phrasal insep UK (run for: election)参加...的选举My uncle wants to stand for office.我叔叔想要竞选公职。stand in for [sb] vi phrasal + prep (replace [sb] temporarily)代替；替代Your teacher had an emergency so I will stand in for her for this class.你们老师有急事，所以由我代替她来上这节课。stand in for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (be a substitute for [sth])代表Trying to explain the accident to his friends in the bar, Gavin used the beer glass to stand in for the car and the mat to stand in for the pedestrian.加文在酒吧里试着向他的朋友解释事故，他用啤酒杯代表汽车，用杯垫代表行人。stick up for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (defend, support) (非正式用语)维护，保护，支持，为…辩护When the bullies came around, he stuck up for his little sister.；take [sth] for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (consider to be)认为，把…看作；把…误当成I will take that for an answer.take [sth/sb] for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (mistakenly believe to be)认为，把…看作；把…误当成She took me for her servant! Do you take me for a fool?take off for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (plane: start flying to)飞向Air France flight 123 is due to take off for Paris at 22:00h.The plane will take off for New York at 09.35am.take off for [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal (depart for)动身去，出门去Edith and I like to take off for the beach early in the morning.The bank robbers took off for parts unknown.thirst for [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (desire keenly)想喝；渴盼；渴望We thirst for more information about the accident.try out for [sth] vi phrasal + prep US (audition for [sth])参加…的选拔Gretchen tried out for the cheer leading squad and made it.格雷琴参加了啦啦队选拔并成功录取。turn to [sb], turn to [sb] for help vtr phrasal insep (seek help from [sb])向…寻求帮助；求助于I'm in such a bad situation that I don't know who to turn to.Don't turn to him for help, he can't be trusted.身处如此糟糕的情境，我不知道该向谁求助。/// 不用向他求助，他并不可靠。；want for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (need, be without)缺乏；需要备注: Usually with negative.My cute little sister never wants for attention.我可爱的小妹妹从不缺乏关注。watch for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (be vigilant for, careful of)留心；密切注意Watch for falling rocks along that road.She appears to be uninjured after her fall but we should watch for any signs of a concussion.watch out for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (remain vigilant for, beware of)注意；留心；提防Watch out for pickpockets when you're in a crowd.In this neighborhood you need to watch out for children playing in the street.wish for [sth] vtr phrasal insep (desire, long to have)渴望；想要；渴求I've always wished for a better life for my family.write off for [sth] vi phrasal + prep (send, apply for [sth])发信索取，发信订购Joe wrote off for the skin cream he'd seen advertised in a magazine.乔写信订购在杂志广告上看到的那种护肤霜。 复合形式： a great one for doing [sth] n informal (person: does [sth] frequently)擅长做某事者He's a great one for telling stories. a man for all seasons n figurative (capable man)有能力的人，能干的人 account for [sth] vi + prep (count up)解释；说明He could account for every penny he had spent.他能够就自己的每一笔开支作出解释。 accounting for [sth] expr (considering)考虑到；把…考虑在内Even accounting for the bad weather, the number of visitors to the park has been very low.即使把糟糕的天气考虑在内，来公园的游客数一直以来也太少了。 accountable for [sth] adj + prep (obliged to justify)对...负有责任的Students are accountable for their behavior in school.学生对其在校行为负有责任。 ache for [sth] vi + prep figurative (yearn for)渴望；向往After many years abroad, Bob ached for his homeland.海外漂泊多年后，鲍勃渴望回到故乡。 ache for [sb] vi + prep figurative (yearn for) (对人)渴望，向往Helen ached for the man she could not be with.海伦渴望着那位得不到的男人。 acknowledge [sb], acknowledge [sb] for [sth] vtr (thank [sb] for)感谢；向…致谢The president acknowledged her contributions in a ceremony.在一次庆典上，总裁对她的贡献表示了感谢。 act for [sb] vi (substitute)代理；代表I will have to act for my absent brother. adjust for [sth] vi + prep (adapt in consideration of)根据...进行调整When calculating prices, remember to adjust for inflation. admonish [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (reprimand for doing)责备The teacher admonished the student for being late to class yet again. advertise for [sth], also US: advertize for [sth] vi + prep (solicit via advertisement)为…做广告宣传；为…打广告Linda was struggling to pay her mortgage, so she decided to advertise for a lodger.琳达正在拼命还房贷，正因如此，她决定发布一则租房广告。 advertisement for [sth] n (promotion of [sth])为...做的广告Bob's first acting role was in an advertisement for jeans.鲍勃扮演的第一个角色是为牛仔裤打广告。 agitate for [sth] vi + prep (strive to make happen)煽动The political party is agitating for a change in leadership. aim for [sth] vi + prep figurative (try to reach, achieve)力求；努力达到The students aim for high marks during examinations.考试期，学生们都力求高分。 aim for [sth] vi + prep (try to hit: a target)瞄准Aim for the center of the target. all for prep informal (completely in favour of)完全赞同I was all for getting ice cream after classes. all for prep (everyone in favour of)全部赞同；所有人都赞同All for the motion, say "Yes". all for one interj (expressing solidarity) (常作one for all, all for one)（我为人人，）人人为我 all set for [sth] adj (ready, prepared)为…准备好；准备就绪Are you all set for opening night? allow for [sth] vi + prep (make provision)考虑到；留余地We must make room to allow for expansion.我们必须为扩建预留空间。 along for the ride expr figurative (not be active participant)一路随行；被动跟随My wife is attending the conference in this hotel; I'm just along for the ride. an eye for an eye, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth n figurative (revenge) (报复)以牙还牙，以眼还眼He destroyed his rival's creation, saying it was an eye for an eye.他毁掉了他对手的作品，说这是以牙还牙。 an eye for an eye, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth n figurative (justice) (公正的惩罚)以牙还牙，以眼还眼For murder, I believe an eye for an eye is fair punishment.对于谋杀，我认为以牙还牙是对其公平的惩罚。 And now for interj (presenting [sth])那么现在"And now for our flagship product," said the salesman, moving on to the next slide. angry with [sb] for doing [sth], angry at [sb] for doing [sth] expr (cross with [sb])为某事生某人气I am angry with my sister for taking my book.妹妹拿了我的书，我很生气。 answerable for [sth] adj + prep (accountable for [sth])有责任的；应负责任的Is the government answerable for this economic crisis?政府应对这次经济危机负责吗？ antonym, antonym of [sth], antonym for [sth] n (word with opposite meaning)反义词The antonym of "severe" is "moderate." Can you think of an antonym for "reverential"?“剧烈”的反义词是“温和”。那你想下“恭敬”的反义词是什么？ apologist, apologist for [sth/sb] n (person who publicly defends [sth])辩护者；辩解者 apologize for [sth], also UK: apologise for [sth] vi + prep (say sorry for [sth])因为…道歉；为了…说对不起Mark apologized for the delay in replying to my email.马克因为推迟回复我的邮件而道歉。 apologise to [sb] for [sth], also UK: apologise to [sb] for [sth] v expr (say sorry to [sb] for [sth])为了某事向某人道歉You ought to apologize to Stephen for the way you treated him yesterday.你应该为自己昨天对待史蒂夫的方式向他道歉。 apologise to [sb] for doing [sth], also UK: apologise to [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (say sorry to [sb] for doing [sth])因为做…向…道歉Jane apologized to me for calling me a liar.简因为叫我谎话精而向我道歉。 an apology for [sth] n (poor example)勉强的代用品；聊以充数之物Frankly, this place is an apology for a hotel.老实说，这不是酒店，只算是勉强的代用品罢了。 apology for [sth/sb] n formal (apologia: defence of [sth], [sb])为...所做的辩护The biography reads as an apology for its subject's crimes.这本传记读起来像是在为主人公所犯下的罪行辩护一样。 appeal for [sth] vi + prep (ask for help)恳求；求助She appealed for his help.她恳求他的帮助。 appeal to [sb] for [sth] v expr (ask for help)为某事向某人求助The state governors appealed to the President for help in stopping the riots.为平息暴乱，州政府向总统寻求帮助。 appear for [sb] vi + prep (represent in court)代理…出庭；代替…出庭Your Honor, I'm James Alfred III, appearing for the defendant.法官大人，我是詹姆斯·阿尔弗雷德三世，我代替被告出庭。 appetite for [sth] n figurative (desire) (对其它东西的)欲望 ， 胃口Frank has an appetite for luxury cars and stereo equipment.弗兰克向往高档车和立体声设备。 apply for [sth] vi + prep (request formally)申请Thomas applied for a credit card.托马斯申请了一张信用卡。 apply for a job, apply for a position v expr (reply to employment advertisement)申请工作My only task for today is to apply for a job. appropriate for [sb] adj + prep (suited, right)对…合适的；适合（某人）的Books about the Sesame Street characters are appropriate for the under 7 set.有关《芝麻街》角色的书籍适合7岁以下儿童阅读。 appropriate for [sth] adj + prep (suited, right)适合…的The treatment is appropriate for all types of hair loss.该治疗方式适合所有类型的脱发。 argue for [sth] vi + prep (give reasons in favour)陈述理由；辩解The school principal argued for more teachers at the last board meeting.校长在上次董事会上陈述了增加老师数量的理由。 arrange for [sb] to do [sth] v expr (make preparations)安排某人做某事They arranged for a babysitter to take care of the children.他们安排了一位保姆来照顾孩子。usage: ‘arrange’Don't use a that-clause after manage. Don't say, for example, that you ‘manage that something is done’. Say that you arrange for something to be done.He had arranged for me to be met at the airport.Don't say that you ‘manage that someone does something’. Say that you arrange for someone to do something.I had arranged for a photographer to take pictures of the team. as a replacement for adv (as a substitute for)作为…的替代；代替Margarine is widely used as a replacement for butter. as a substitute for expr (to replace, instead of)作为…的替代；代替She used two cups of milk as a substitute for three eggs called for by the recipe. as for prep (with regard to)关于；至于As for this guy, I don't think he's going anywhere in life.至于这个家伙，我不认为他一生能有什么成就。 as for me adv (as far as I am concerned)至于我；就我来说；就我而言My husband is going to work. As for me, I will stay home and take care of the baby.我丈夫去上班了。至于我，我会待在家里照顾宝宝。 as proxy for expr (in place of)作为…的代表；替代；代替I am authorized to vote as proxy for Aunt Sadie at the shareholder's meeting.我被授权代表萨蒂阿姨在股东会上投票。 ask [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (request [sth] from [sb])向某人要某物；向某人索求某物The homeless woman asked me for money.这名无家可归的女性向我要钱。 ask for [sth] vi + prep (request)要求；请求；索取The policeman asked for my license and registration.警察要了我的执照和注册信息。 ask for [sth] vi + prep figurative, informal (invite: trouble)招惹，自找备注: This sense of "ask for" is often used with the continuous form of the verb - e.g., "He was asking for trouble" or "You're asking for it."I wouldn't do that if I were you! You're just asking for it.我要是你我就不会那么做！你这纯粹是自找的。 ask for [sb] vi + prep (ask to see [sb])要求见；想见；找 (某人)There's a man at the door asking for you.敲门的那个人说想找你。 ask for forgiveness v expr (plead to be pardoned)请求原谅Sam should admit that he behaved badly, and ask for forgiveness.萨姆应承认他的不良行为并请求宽恕。 ask [sb] for forgiveness v expr (plead to be pardoned)请求...原谅Since you caused so much trouble, you should ask your father for forgiveness. at risk of, also US: at risk for [sth] expr (having increased chance of: [sth] bad)处于...的危险境地；有...的危险People who smoke are at increased risk for cancer. atone for [sth] vi + prep (make amends for [sth])为...赎罪；补偿；弥补Christians believe that Jesus atoned for our sins. for auld lang syne expr UK (for old times' sake)为了美好往日；友谊天长地久 authorize [sb] for [sth], also UK: authorise [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (permit access)授予...进入...的权限Jack's boss authorized him for entry to the secured area. ballot for [sb/sth] vi + prep (make selection by vote)给...投票；就...投票The club will ballot for new officers at the next meeting. bang for your buck, bang for the buck n US, slang (value for money)物有所值；划算This computer is last year's model, but it has great bang for your buck. bargain [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (exchange, pay for [sth])用...换...Frank bargained his old truck for a tractor.弗兰克用自己的旧卡车换了一辆拖拉机。 barrack for [sb] vi + prep AU, informal (shout encouragement, support for)为...加油, 替...喝彩助威 barter for [sth] vi + prep (haggle)为…讨价还价；就…砍价；就…讲价Fiona bartered for a hand-woven blanket.菲奥娜为了一块手工毛毯讨价还价。 barter [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (trade, exchange)以物换物；物物交换The refugees were obliged to barter their personal belongings for food.难民被迫用他们的私人物品以物换物获得食品。 bay for [sth] vi + prep figurative (demand noisily)厉声要求；吼叫着要求The angry crowd were baying for the suspect's incarceration. Be careful what you wish for. v expr ([sth] desirable may have drawbacks)要慎重许愿。，别轻易许愿。 be cramped for room v expr informal (have little space)空间狭小Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room. be for the best v expr (lead to the most beneficial outcome)也许不是一件坏事；结局总会好的 be headed for [sth] (US), be heading for [sth] (UK) v expr (be going towards [sth])前往，朝…出发The tour group is currently headed for Central Park, located in the center of Manhattan. be headed for [sth] (US), be heading for [sth] (UK) v expr figurative (have [sth] as likely consequence)很可能招致，很可能面临They are heading for disaster; the company has run out of cash and they have no assets to sell. be in for the long haul, be in [sth] for the long haul v expr (be committed to [sth] long-term)长期投入；长期专注 be known for [sth] vtr (be identified or famous for)因…而出名That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood. be named after [sth/sb], be named for [sth/sb] v expr (be given the same name as)以…命名I was named after my mother's best friend. The park was named for the town's mayor.我以我母亲最好的朋友的名字来取名。这个公园以该城镇市长的名字命名。 be no match for [sb] v expr (not be as good as [sb])比不上；没有...要好 be right for [sb] v expr (be compatible with [sb])与…相配, 对…来说合适Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other. be taken for a ride v expr informal, figurative (be swindled)被骗了，被蒙骗了I had donated thousands of pounds before I realised I was being taken for a ride. be worth waiting for v expr informal (be good enough to justify a delay)值得等待It's taken a long time to finish but it's been worth waiting for. bear a grudge against [sb] for [sth] v expr (be resentful)因某事对某人怀恨在心Julie bears a grudge against her neighbour for cutting down a hedge that was actually on Julie's property. beat the drum for [sth] v expr figurative (promote)极力鼓吹The environmental activist goes around the world beating the drum for energy reform. beg [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (implore [sb] for [sth])乞求；恳求；哀求He keeps begging his mother for a new phone, but she says she can't afford it.他乞求母亲给他买台新手机，但是他母亲说她买不起。 beg for [sth] vi + prep (plead to obtain)乞求；哀求 beg for mercy v expr (plead for leniency)求饶；讨饶Even though the unarmed woman begged for mercy, the terrorist killed her. bend over backward for [sb] (US), bend over backwards for [sb] (UK) v expr figurative (make every effort)为...竭尽全力Nicole bent over backwards for her brother when he needed help. better for [sb] adj (healthier) (健康)对…更有益Apples are better for you than cheeseburgers. better for adj colloquial, UK (more cheerful thanks to)因…更舒服，因…更有精神If you're tired, have a nap; you'll feel better for it. bias for [sth/sb] n (inclination: in favour)偏心, 偏袒, 偏向His bias for attractive employees was obvious.他明显偏袒漂亮雇员。 bid [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (auction: offer) (拍卖，买方)出价…买，喊价…买He bid one hundred euros for the painting at the auction.拍卖会上，他出价100欧元买那幅画。usage: ‘bid’ in offers of paymentIf you bid for something that is being sold, you offer to pay a particular amount of money for it. When bid has this meaning, its past tense and past participle is bid.He bid a quarter of a million pounds for the portrait. bid for [sth], bid to do [sth] vi + prep (offer services)为…喊价；为…出价；为…竞标Three construction companies are bidding for the prestigious contract.三家建筑公司都在为名声显赫的合约竞标。 bid for [sth] vi + prep (compete)争取，争夺Twenty competitors are bidding for the title of "World's Strongest Man".20名竞争者都在争夺“世界最强壮男子”的头衔。 bid for [sth] vi + prep (make an offer to buy)投标；竞拍Sarah went to the auction and bid for lot number 305. bill [sb] [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (charge)要求某人为某事付...（钱）；向某人收取...（钱）的...费用The lawyer billed him three hundred dollars for the service.那名律师向他收取300美元的服务费。 blame [sb/sth] (for [sth]) vtr (hold responsible)责备；责怪Don't blame me! It wasn't my fault!别怪我！这不是我的错！usage: ‘blame’ used as a verbIf you blame someone for something bad that has happened, you think that they made it happen.Police blamed the bus driver for the accident.Don't blame me!You can blame something on someone. Maya blames all her problems on her parents. bob for [sth] vi + prep (try to get hold of [sth])设法用牙咬住悬挂或漂浮的东西bob for apples v expr (game)咬苹果游戏Children enjoy bobbing for apples as a party game.bobbing for apples, apple bobbing n (Halloween game) (游戏)咬苹果bound for [sth] adj + prep (heading towards a place)朝着…去；开往The cruise ship was bound for New York.这艘游艇是驶向纽约的。bound for [sth] adj + prep figurative (destined for [sth])一定会...的；注定会...的Luis always knew that he was bound for fame and fortune.路易斯明白他注定会名利双收。brace yourself for [sth] v expr figurative (prepare for shock)准备迎接（令人震撼之事）Everyone is bracing themselves for the foot of snow forecast for tonight.所有人都在准备迎接今晚天气预报的大雪。brace yourself for [sth] v expr (prepare for impact)做好准备，振作精神Seeing that there was no way to escape, Joel braced himself for the blow of the other man's fist.约珥发现自己无处可逃，便振作精神，做好准备迎击另一人的拳头。break for [sth] vi + prep (pause, interrupt activity)中断去；因…中断After an hour's discussion, the committee broke for a coffee and a bite to eat.在几个小时的讨论过后，委员会成员中断了讨论，去喝咖啡，吃东西了。break the record for [sth] v expr (surpass previous highest, best)打破...的记录budget for [sth] vi + prep (allocate money for [sth])把…编入预算；计划购置Ophelia budgeted for a small economy car, not a full-sized sedan.奥菲利亚计划购置一辆小型的经济型用车，而非全长型的轿车。budget [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (money: allocate)计划拨款…用于，预算拨款…用于；计划花…用于The agency has budgeted 10 million dollars for humanitarian aid.该代理商计划拨款1000万美元用于人道主义援助。bully for [sb] interj dated, informal, ironic (good for you, him, etc.)太好了；好极了but for adv (were it not for)要不是因为；如果没有We would never have won but for your help.buzz, buzz about [sth], buzz for [sth] n figurative, informal (interest)对…感兴趣，热衷于There has been a lot of buzz this season for plaid skirts.在这个季节大家都很热衷于格子裙。Bye for now interj informal (see you soon)再见； (书面语)就此别过It's getting late and we have a full day planned for tomorrow, so let's say bye for now.a byword for [sth] n (epitome, synonym)典范；代表事物The Italian city of Milan is a byword for fashion.call for [sth] n (appeal)请求，要求，呼吁；召唤，呼唤The principal's call for action followed a number of problems at the school.学校出现了许多问题后，校长站出来呼吁要有所作为。call for [sth] n uncountable (demand)需求；需要There's little call for typewriter repair these days.现在打字机修理已经没有什么需求了。call for papers n (academics: request for articles) (论文等)征召They've just published a call for papers for next year's conference.call for tenders n (business: invitation to bid) (商业)招标be called for v expr (necessary or appropriate)恰当的，适宜的；被需要的，有必要的When the bleeding did not stop, a trip to the hospital was called for.not be called for v expr (be inappropriate)被需要的；适当的Your comment about your neighbor's wife was not called for.calling for tenders expr uncountable (business: action of inviting bids)招标campaign for [sth] vi + prep (promote a cause)为…开展运动；从事…运动；从事…运动Women were campaigning for the right to vote.妇女们为了争取选举权而斗争。can't wait for [sth] v expr figurative, informal (be impatient for) (表示不耐烦)迫切地希望I can't wait for this day to be over.cannot see the wood for the trees v expr (cannot see the big picture)一叶障目，不见森林Gina can't see the wood for the trees; she's concentrating too much on the details.care for [sb] vi + prep (have romantic feelings for)喜欢；爱；中意Juliana still cares for Simon after all these years.过了好些年，朱莉安娜还是爱着西蒙。care for [sb/sth] vi + prep (like, approve of)关怀；关心；关爱Even though they are no longer together, Sarah still cares for her ex-husband as a friend.尽管分手了，但莎拉还是像关心朋友一样关心她的前夫。care for [sb/sth] vi + prep (take care of)照顾；照料Will you care for me in my old age?我老了你会照顾我吗？care nothing for [sb] v expr (feel no affection)不喜欢；不关心care nothing for [sth] v expr (not think important)不在乎；不以为意；不顾cared for, cared-for adj (looked after, tended to)被照顾的；得到照料的备注: hyphen used when term is an adj before a nounYour garden looks well cared for.carry a torch for [sb] v expr (love unrequitedly)单恋Jim is still carrying a torch for his first wife, even though she divorced him ten years ago.carve out a niche for yourself v expr figurative (find your role, trade)找到自己的位置；开拓自己的空间carve out a niche for yourself in [sth] v expr figurative (find your role, trade)在…领域找到自己的位置；在…领域开拓自己的空间cast your vote for [sth] v expr (vote for)为…而投票Are you going to cast your vote for the liberal or conservative candidate?cause for [sth] n (reason)原因；缘由；缘故Your exam results are cause for celebration!你的考试成绩值得庆祝！cause for alarm n ([sth] that creates panic)让人恐慌的事；令人惊慌的事Even though the pilot said that there was no cause for alarm, the turbulence made all the passengers nervous.censure [sb] for [sth] vtr (criticize, blame)谴责The army censured several high-ranking officers for corruption.change [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (exchange, switch)更换；把…换成Don't forget to change your winter clothes for lightweight ones before you depart.change for the better n (improvement)变好；好转Her lovely, new hair style is definitely a change for the better.change for the better v expr (improve)向好的方向转变；好转Her life has changed for the better since she moved here.自从搬来这里以后，她的生活开始好转了。charge [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (ask for money)因为…向…收费；问…要…的钱The barman didn't charge me for my drink.酒保没有问我要酒的钱。charge for [sth] vi + prep (require payment)索价；要价；收费Airlines charge for everything these days; you even have to pay for peanuts!be charged for [sth] adj (have to pay money for [sth])被索要…费用；被收取…费用She was charged for a night's stay when she had, in fact, only had dinner at the hotel.chastise [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (reprimand [sb] for [sth])为...惩戒；为了...批评The headteacher chastised her for her rudeness.chastise [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (reprimand [sb] for doing [sth])责备The boss chastised me for speaking out.chide [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (tell off, reprimand)斥责；责备The teacher chided the students for disrupting the class.cite [sb] for [sth] vtr usu passive (military: mention honourably) (军事)因…传令嘉奖He was cited for bravery in battle.claim for [sth] vi + prep (request payout)要求；索取clamor for [sth] (US), clamour (UK) vi + prep (demand [sth] noisily)喧闹地要求The children were clamoring for ice cream.collect for [sth] vi + prep (solicit donations)募捐We're collecting for charity.我们正在为慈善事业募捐。come in for [sth] v expr informal (suffer: criticism, etc.) (批评、指责等)遭到，受到come under fire for [sth] v expr figurative (be criticized harshly)因为...而成为万夫所指；因为...而受抨击come up for air v expr (rise to water's surface)浮上水面吸口气He had to come up for air after being underwater for two minutes.come up for air v expr figurative (take a break)休息片刻We worked straight through for 24 hours without even a break to come up for air.commend [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (praise [sb] for [sth])赞扬Judges commended her for her poise and coordination.commend [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (praise [sth] for its qualities)称赞The architect commended the new building for its design aesthetic.compensate for doing [sth] vi + prep (make amends)为…而补偿；为…进行弥补He booked a table at her favourite restaurant to compensate for forgetting their wedding anniversary.他忘记了结婚纪念日，作为补偿，他预定了她最喜欢的餐厅。compensate for [sth] vi + prep (counterbalance)抵消；弥补Vanessa's talent in art compensates for her poor math skills.凡妮莎的艺术才能弥补了她差劲的数学技能。compensate [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (reimburse [sb] for [sth])为…给…报销The company will compensate you for business expenses.公司将报销您的业务费用。complicate [sth] for [sb] vtr + prep (make [sth] difficult for [sb])使复杂化The snow is going to complicate deliveries for the milkman.His long explanation only served to complicate the question for us.concern for the environment n (ecology, environmental awareness)关心环境Greenpeace tries to raise concern for the environment through dramatic actions.condemn [sb] for [sth] vtr (morally disapprove of)因某事谴责某人The school condemned Lisa for her wild behaviour.condemn for [sth] vtr often passive (building: declare unfit) (建筑)宣称…有缺陷，宣告…不宜居住The building was condemned by the local authority.contend for [sth] vi + prep (compete, vie)争夺；竞争They were contending for the World Heavyweight Championship.他们正在争夺世界重量级冠军。correct [sb], correct [sb] for [sth] vtr dated (punish) (过时用语)因...而惩罚，因...而惩治Mrs. Reed frequently had to correct Jane for her bad behaviour.丽德夫人常常要惩罚简的不良行为。cram for [sth] vi + prep informal (revise for exam)临时抱佛脚为…做准备；临时死记硬背以应付Dan stayed up all night cramming for the final exam and then slept right through it!丹整夜没睡临时死记硬背以应付期末考试，却在整场考试里睡着了！crave for [sth], crave after [sth] vi + prep (desire, long for)渴望得到After years in an office job, Erika found herself craving after an opportunity to work outdoors.craving for [sth] n (desire for [sth]) (对某物的)渴望；热望The holy man urges us to master our cravings for power and money.那位圣人倡导我们控制自己对权力和金钱的渴望。crazy for [sb], crazy about [sb] adj + prep slang (infatuated)对（某人）着迷的；迷恋（某人）的She thinks about him all the time because she is crazy for him.她无时无刻不在想着他，因为她对他很着迷。crazy about [sth], crazy for [sth] adj + prep slang (enthusiastic)对（某物）迷恋的；对（某物）非常喜爱的My youngest boy's just crazy about basketball.我的小儿子十分热衷于篮球。crusade for [sth] vi + prep figurative (campaign)进行支持...的活动；进行捍卫…的运动；提倡，倡导；宣扬The animal rights group is crusading for better conditions in animal shelters.那个动物权益保护小组正四处宣扬，为动物收容所争取更好的条件。cry for [sb/sth] vi + prep (shed tears for)为…流泪；为…哭泣Please don't cry for me.cry for [sth/sb] vi + prep (call aloud for)哭喊着要；大声要求；大声呼叫The little boy cried for his mum when she left the room.She cried for help.cry for help n often plural (call for assistance)呼救；大声求援cry for help n figurative (attention-seeking act)引人注意the cue for [sb] to do [sth] n (signal, prompt to action)提示某人做某事的信号When the hostess yawns, that is the cue for her guests to leave.当女主人打哈欠时，那就是提示客人离开的信号。curtains for [sb/sth] expr figurative, informal (death, disastrous end)对…来说就完蛋了；意味着…完蛋了If this gets into the wrong hands, it's curtains for the free world.如果这东西落入坏人手里，就意味着自由世界要完蛋了。cut [sb] in for [sth] vtr + adv (give [sb] a share)分一杯羹给After she won the money, she said she would cut me in for some of it.她赢得奖金后说她会分一杯羹给我。be cut out for [sth] v expr informal, figurative (person: able, suited) (非正式用语)天生就适合的，适合于…的，非常适合的When he got caught the second time, he decided he wasn't cut out for a life of crime.被捉住两次后，他决定自己不适合犯罪生涯。be cut out for doing [sth] v expr informal, figurative (person: able, suited) (非正式用语)是...的料，有...的天赋；天生适合...Some people aren't cut out for dealing with the public.have your work cut out for you v expr informal, figurative (have a hard task ahead)面临挑战，面对困难；面临艰巨的任务The house Joe and Maggie have bought needs a lot of renovation; they certainly have their work cut out for them.a dead ringer for [sb] n slang (person: identical to [sb]) (俚语)跟另一人极像的人He was a dead ringer for the President, and made a good living impersonating him.他长得跟总统简直一模一样，以模仿总统为生，过得还挺不错。；declare for [sth] vi + prep US (run for office)宣布参与...的选举Bill has declared for president for the forthcoming election.declare for [sth/sb] vi + prep (announce support for)公开支持demand, demand for [sth] n uncountable (economics: market for [sth]) (经济学, 不可数)需求The demand for new cars was up 15%.对新车的需求上升了15%。denounce [sb] for [sth] vtr (inform on)检举The authorities denounced the official for corruption.depart for [sth] vi + prep (go to a place)出发前往...；启程去...The express train departs for Manchester at 8:00 A.M.高速列车在早上8点出发前往曼切斯特。dependent on [sb] for [sth] adj (rely on [sb] for [sth])在...上依赖...；依靠...做...Elderly people are often dependent on their children or carers for help with their housework and shopping.老年人经常在家务和购物上依赖自己的孩子或护工。deputize for [sb], also UK: deputise for [sb] vi + prep (act for [sb])替…代行职务；为…代理Ursula will deputize for her boss while he is away.deride [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (ridicule [sb] for [sth])嘲笑Charles Darwin was derided by 19th century clerics for his theory of evolution.designed for [sb/sth] adj + prep (aimed at, intended for)面向，针对They make films designed for the domestic market.desperate for [sth] adj + prep (person: needing [sth] urgently) (人)极其需要...的，迫切渴望...的The parents of the missing child are desperate for any information on his whereabouts.失踪孩童的父母迫切渴望能得到孩子下落的任何信息。destine [sth] for [sb] vtr + prep (intend, assign)给...指定destine [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (intend, assign)给...指定；给...注定Naomi's looks destined her for a career in fashion modelling.destined for [sth] adj (certain to attain)命中注定的She is destined for a career in music; she has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.destined for [sth/sb] adj (intended)运往…的Most of the wine produced here is destined for export.destined for [sth] adj (heading, bound)前往某地的；开往某地的；运往某地的The train on platform six is destined for Paris.die for [sth/sb] vi + prep (give your life for a cause, person)为…而死I love my children so much, I would die for them.我很爱我的孩子们，我甚至可以为了他们而死。die for your country v expr (soldier: be killed)为国捐躯My great-grandfather died for his country in 1915.我的曾祖父在1915年为国捐躯了。dig for [sth] vi + prep (excavate, search)挖掘；发掘The pirate dug for the hidden treasure.海盗在挖掘埋藏的宝藏。dig for [sth] vi + prep figurative (try to obtain, elicit [sth])探究；探寻It's a tabloid reporter's job to dig for scandalous information.探寻丑闻花边是小报记者的工作。discipline [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (reprimand: an employee for [sth])因...惩戒...；就...训诫...The boss disciplined Gareth for always being late to work.do [sb] a favor, do a favor for [sb] (US), do [sb] a favour, do a favour for [sb] (UK) v expr (do [sth] kind)帮…一个忙Will you do me a favor and post this letter for me?do [sb] a good turn, do a good turn for [sb] v expr (perform a kind act)帮助某人；做对某人有利的事do [sth] for [sb] v expr (do a favor)为某人做某事；帮助某人做某事do [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep UK, slang (catch and punish for: a crime) (通常指犯罪)逮到并惩罚某人做某事do [sth] for a living v expr (work as)做…工作What does he do for a living?do [sth] for yourself v expr (do for your own sake) (不是为了别人)为自己做某事If you're going to study medicine, make sure you're doing it for yourself, not because your parents expect it of you.do [sth] for yourself v expr (have a treat)为自己找点乐子You are always looking out for others, so take a week off to do something for yourself.do well for yourself v expr informal (be successful) (非正式用语)做得好；成功；混得好You've obviously done well for yourself.你显然混得很好啊。do work for charity v expr (volunteer)为慈善事业服务donate [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (things: give, contribute) (物品)将…捐赠给，为…捐赠Thanks to all the local businesses who donated prizes for today's raffle.感谢所有为今天抽彩活动捐赠奖品的当地企业。be done for v expr slang (doomed) (俚语)命中注定的，难逃一劫的；完蛋了Unless the rescue helicopter finds us before dark, we're done for.down with [sth], down with doing [sth], down to do [sth], down for [sth], down for doing [sth] expr slang (keen to do [sth])支持Sure, I'm down for going hiking this weekend.当然，我支持这个周末去远足。drag for [sth] vi + prep (fishing: cast a net) (渔业)用拖网捕捞The fishermen drag for mussels when the tide is right.drill for [sth] vi + prep (bore a hole to extract: oil, water)钻探；钻取The company plans to start drilling for oil in Arctic waters.该公司计划开始在北极海域钻探石油。due for [sth] adj + prep (in need of [sth])应该得到…的I'm due for a vacation!我应该得到一个假期！due for adj + prep (deserving or expecting)应该得到；预计一定会得到Jim really is due for a raise soon.due for payment expr (to be paid now)应付款的；欠款的Your insurance premium for this month is now due for payment.您这个月的保险费该缴纳了。dying for [sth] adj + prep figurative, informal (wanting strongly)强烈渴望…的；非常想要…的Susan was dying for a cigarette but didn't want to go outside.苏珊非常想要抽烟不过又不想出门。eager for [sth] adj + prep (want, anticipate)渴求；盼望I am eager for spring after being cooped up in the house all winter.被关在房子里一整个冬天后，我盼望春天的来临。ear for music n (musical aptitude)乐感好的；懂得欣赏音乐的Colin has an ear for music, and can play several instruments.earmark [sth] for [sb/sth] vtr + prep figurative, often passive (set aside for a purpose)指定用途We have earmarked the chairs in the corner for tomorrow's ceremony.ECDC n initialism (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control)欧洲疾病预防控制中心eligible for [sth] adj + prep (entitled to claim)有资格享受…的；有权利得到…的We are eligible for a tax credit because of the energy-efficient furnace we installed.我们安装了节能锅炉，有资格享受税务优惠。the engine of [sth], an engine for [sth] n figurative (stimulus) (比喻)刺激, 刺激物； (比喻)导火索, 加速器This latest government policy is likely to prove the engine of the party's destruction.enroll in [sth] (US), enrol in [sth] (UK), enrol on [sth] (UK), enrol for [sth] (UK) vi + prep (education: enlist, register) (课程)报名, 注册Gina enrolled in a course in French history.吉娜报名参加了法国历史课程。ESOL n acronym (school subject) (学科)操其他语言者适用的英语especially for [sb] adv + prep (for [sb] in particular)尤其对于；特别对于I bought these flowers especially for you.be essential for [sth], be essential to [sth] v expr (be necessary for)对...而言必不可少的；对于...必需的An atmosphere containing oxygen is essential for the maintenance of human life.含氧的大气层对于维持人类生命来说是必需的。every man for himself expr (each must look after his/her interests)人人为己；人各为己except, except for prep (not including)除了；除…之外Everybody except you will be going on the trip.Everyone here's blonde except for Jane, who's brunette.除了你之外，每个人都会去旅行。// 这里除了简是褐发以外，每个女子都是金发。except for [sth] prep (but for)要是没有；如果没有She would have been afraid to speak, except for his reassuring smile.要是没有他令人宽慰的微笑，她当时肯定不敢开口说话。exchange [sth] for [sth] vtr (currency: transfer) (货币)把…兑换成He exchanged dollars for euros.他把美元兑换成欧元。eye for detail n (keen observational skills)敏锐的观察力；关注细节fall for [sb/sth] vi + prep informal (be attracted)爱上；迷上；为…倾心He is good-looking and smooth: all the women fall for him.Audrey fell for a beautiful pair of shoes she saw in a shop window.他外表英俊、举止潇洒，所有女人都为他倾心。// 奥德丽在商店橱窗中看到了一双漂亮的鞋子，非常喜欢。fall for [sth] vi + prep informal (be fooled)上…的当The investment scheme promised huge returns, and I fell for it.这个投资计划保证会带来巨额收益，然后我就上了它的当。fall head over heels for [sb] v expr figurative (fall in love)疯狂爱上；为...神魂颠倒fall for [sth] hook, line and sinker v expr figurative, informal (be duped)彻底上当；完全受骗；被骗得团团转She's so gullible, she fell for his story hook, line, and sinker.famous for [sth] adj + prep (well known for [sth])因为…出名的Hollywood is famous for its movie studios. Roger Bannister is famous for being the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes.好莱坞因其电影制片厂而出名。罗杰·班尼斯特作为首位4分钟内跑完一英里的人而出名。fancy for [sth] n UK (liking)喜爱；喜好He had a fancy for fast cars.他喜欢快车。fear for your life v expr (think you are likely to die)有性命之忧He feared for his life when the robber drew a gun.fear for your sanity v expr (worry you are going insane)担心自己发疯；害怕自己陷入疯狂feel affection for [sb] v expr (be fond of)喜爱；喜欢feel bad for [sb] vi + adj (feel compassion, pity)感到遗憾；觉得可惜I feel bad for my neighbours as they had lots of problems recently.我的邻居最近遇到了许多问题，我对此表示遗憾。feel for [sth] vi + prep (search by touch)摸索feel guilty for doing [sth], feel guilty about doing [sth] v expr (feel responsible, regretful)对…感到后悔；觉得愧疚I felt guilty for cheating on the test.我对考试作弊感到愧疚。feel sorry for [sb] v expr (feel pity, sympathy for [sb])同情；怜悯I feel sorry for the people who tried so hard but still didn't win.我为那些如此努力却仍未取得成功的人感到遗憾。fend for yourself v expr (manage, cope alone)自力更生；自谋生计Julian left home at 18 and learned to fend for himself.ferret for [sth] vi + prep informal (search)搜寻；侦查The reporter went to the courthouse to ferret for some information for a story.记者到法院去为一篇报道搜寻一些信息。ferret around for [sth] v expr informal (search)搜查The lawyer ferreted around for any evidence that the police might have missed.ferret for [sth] vi + prep (hunt with ferrets)带雪貂一起狩猎Brian took his spade and went out to ferret for some rabbits.fetch and carry for [sb] v expr (do chores, run errands for [sb])为某人打杂；给某人打下手；帮某人做杂活fiend for vi + prep slang (crave, desire)渴望；迫切希望After a long night out, Peter started to fiend for some pizza.fight for [sth] vi + prep (struggle, defend oneself)为...奋斗；为...抗争；为...斗争You have to fight for your rights.你必须为自己的权利斗争。fight for your country v expr (soldier: go to war)为祖国而战file for [sth] vi + prep (register legally for [sth]) (破产等)申请备注: Commonly used with: adoption, bankruptcy, divorceJeff's company failed and he was forced to file for bankruptcy.杰夫的公司倒闭了，他被迫申请破产。file for adoption v expr (register legally to adopt a child)申请领养；申请收养file for bankruptcy v expr (register legally to clear debts)申请破产；提交破产申请Jeff's company failed and he was forced to file for bankruptcy.file for divorce v expr (make legal request to divorce)申请离婚；提交离婚申请find time for [sth], find the time for [sth] vtr + n (activity, event: fit in)有空做...Many people complain they cannot find time for reading.fired up about [sth], fired up for [sth] adj + prep figurative, informal (enthusiastic about [sth])因...而兴奋；为了...而激动After an hour's practice on the tennis court, Isabel felt fired up for the tournament.fish for [sth] vi + prep figurative (seek: compliments, etc.)寻求，渴求She's fishing for compliments. Just ignore her.fit for [sth] adj (competent)适合的；胜任的He's not fit for the job.他并不适合这份工作。fit for [sb] adj + prep (suitable)合适的；相称的This meal is fit for a king.这简直是皇帝吃的菜。fit for [sth] adj + prep (suitable)适合The meat is fit for use as animal food.这肉适合做动物的食物。fit for [sth] adj + prep (ready)就要…的These old boots are fit for the rubbish bin.fit [sb], fit [sb] for [sth] vtr (prepare)使合格；为…做好准备Experience will fit you for the job.fitness for [sth] n (person: qualifications) (人)资格The board had to assess each candidate's fitness for the position.董事会审查了每位候选人担任这个职务的资格。fitness for [sth] n (appropriateness)适合；适宜John had to examine and write a report on the boat's fitness for sea travel.约翰不得不检查那只船，并写一份报告，说明该船是否适合海航。flair for [sth] n (ability)才能；天资；资质Sarah's flair for photography helped her get a job.莎拉在摄影上的才能让她找到了一份工作。fodder for [sth] n figurative (subject matter)素材Her experiences, good and bad, were all fodder for her novel.fodder for [sth] n figurative (person, people: expendable)炮灰They were all just fodder for the emperor's army.；fondness for [sb] n (affection for [sb])钟爱, 深情, 痴情；溺爱, 慈爱Her fondness for her nephews is obvious from her expression.从她的表情即可明显看出她对侄子们的喜爱。fondness for [sth] n (liking for [sth])喜爱；爱好；迷恋Dad has a fondness for chocolate and never goes without it.爸爸很喜欢吃巧克力，总是少不了它。food for thought n figurative ([sth] worth thinking about) (比喻)发人深省的事，值得人思考的事，耐人寻味的事Yes, your ideas have certainly given me food for thought!当然，你的观点很值得我思考！a fool for [sth/sb] n ([sb] enthusiastic)…迷，对…狂热的人I am a fool for basketball.我是篮球迷。for a bit adv informal (for a short while)一会儿for a change adv (contrary to the norm)作为改变；换换口味It's nice to see her smile for a change.for a count of three adv (while counting to 3)数到三Abigail paused for a count of three before telling her husband why she was angry.for a good cause expr (for charity, etc.)为了慈善事业；做善事for a lifetime adv (for the rest of one's life)下半辈子；终身；一辈子The young lovers were sure their love would last for a lifetime.for a little while, a little while adv (for a short time)一会儿；不久I'll stay for a little while, if you don't mind. We'll have to wait for a little while before the train comes.如果你不介意的话，我想再待一会。我们得等一会，火车才会来。for a long time adv (at length)很长一段时间；很久After a hard day's work, I'm always ready to sleep for a long time.一整天的辛苦工作后，我总是准备好要睡很长一段时间。for a long time to come adv (way into the future)长期，在将来的很长一段时间内Oil spills affect the environment both immediately and for a long time to come.for a moment adv (for a very short time)一下子；一会儿；片刻I almost believed you for a moment then!for a rainy day expr figurative (in case of future need)将来手头紧的时候；未来可能遇到经济困难时I put the extra money in my emergency fund for a rainy day.It's important to put some money aside for a rainy day.for a short time adv (briefly)不久；短期地He'd only lived in the apartment for a short time - about two weeks.for a song adv figurative (at a bargain price, cheaply)极便宜地；很便宜I bought this antique clock for a song.我以极其便宜的价格买到了这个古董钟。for a start adv informal (to begin with, in the first place)首先We'll take names and phone numbers for a start, then later on we can get more details.for a stretch adv (for a while)一会儿；一阵；一段时间for a while adv (for some time)一会，一会儿；一阵子I'm going down to the pub for a while.我要到楼下的酒馆待一会儿。for ages adv (for a long time)很长时间；很久；好些年I waited for ages but he never showed up.for all adv (for everyone)对所有地；对每一个人When running for club president, Jason promised free cookies for all, but unfortunately didn't deliver.for all prep (in spite of [sth])即便；即使For all his bluster, he is a cowardly man.for all I know expr (possibly, even though I do not know)据我所知，在我看来I won't argue with you; for all I know, there may actually be little green men on Mars.for all practical purposes adv (effectively, in effect)实际上；事实上For all practical purposes my shares are now worthless.for all that adv (even so, in spite of this)尽管如此；虽然He was a scoundrel and a wastrel but, for all that, she still loved him.for all time adv (forever, for eternity)永远The invention of the car changed transportation for all time.for all you know expr (it is possible that)有可能He might be married with three kids, for all you know.for anything expr (in exchange for [sth] valuable)无论如何I wouldn't do that job for anything.for aught I know adv dated (possibly) (过时用语)据我所知；据信；有可能for aye adv literary or Scots (forever)永远；永恒地for better or for worse adv (whatever the consequences)不管是好是坏；不管怎么样；不管结果如何I will be your wife for better or for worse.for centuries adv (for hundreds of years)好几百年来；数个世纪以来The Arabs ruled Spain for centuries.Christianity has been the main religion of many Western countries for centuries.for centuries adv figurative (for a long time)很久, 好长时间地She's been after me to get the roof fixed for centuries.for certain adv (with certainty, definitely)肯定地；确信地；无疑地Is she sick for certain, or are you guessing?for crying out loud interj (exasperation) (表示不耐烦地、厌烦地、惊讶或者加强对某事要求的感叹)岂有此理！真是的，够了！我的天啦！拜托！For crying out loud, how many times do I have to tell you to clean your room?for dear life expr (desperately)拼命地For Demonstration Purposes Only adj (model, sample) (模型、样品)仅供展示的This model is for demonstration purposes only.for each adv (for every)给每一个（人）；针对每一个（人）The customer bought two items and paid for each separately.for eternity, for all eternity adv (forever, for all time)永远；永恒；恒久for ever and ever adv (for eternity)永永远远；永恒地Charles promised to love Lucy for ever and ever.for example adv (for instance)例如；譬如He's always very thoughtful. For example, he buys her flowers whenever she feels depressed.他总是很体贴。譬如，无论她何时心情沮丧，他都会买花给她。for fear of [sth] expr (being afraid of)生怕；以免She didn't pick up her friend's new baby for fear of dropping it.她不敢抱起她朋友刚生的婴儿，以免弄掉。for fear that conj (fearing that)以免…；唯恐She stayed home all week for fear that she would catch the swine flu.for free adv informal (free of charge, without paying)免费地；义务地Joe somehow managed to get hold of some concert tickets for free.for f***'s sake interj vulgar, offensive, slang (exasperation)天哪for fun adv (purely for enjoyment)为了好玩；开玩笑地Let's take this road just for fun and see where it leads us.For God's sake!, For Christ's sake! interj possibly offensive (expressing anger or frustration) (表示生气或沮丧)看在上帝的份上!；天哪!；上帝呀!For God's sake, leave me alone when I'm trying to read!看在上帝的份上！请让我一个人静静，我正要看书！for good adv (permanently)永远；永久地His severe injury ended his sports career for good.严重的伤病永久地结束了他的体育生涯。for good measure expr (a little more than required)另外，此外Emily added an extra teaspoon of cinnamon to the recipe for good measure.for goodness sake, for goodness' sake interj (frustration)看在上帝的份上；千万；务请Stop being mean to your sister, for goodness sake. For goodness' sake, don't do that!看在上帝的份上，别再对你的姐妹那么刻薄了。千万别那么做！for heaven's sake interj (expressing frustration)看在老天爷的面上For heaven's sake, why do you keep doing that?for hire adj (available for rental)出租；可供租用The company has a wide range of boats for hire.for hire adj (available for employment)待聘的；待业的；可提供服务的The ad said "Cleaner for hire!"for hours on end adv (for long stretches of time)连续几小时，连续数小时He sits there and plays computer games for hours on end.for instance adv (before an example)举例来说，例如；譬如，比方There are still sizable populations of bears in Europe, for instance in the Balkans.欧洲仍然有着数量可观的熊类，比方在巴尔干半岛地区。for it, in for it expr informal (in trouble)有麻烦；惹麻烦for keeps expr informal (forever)永远，永久for lack of [sth] prep (due to not having [sth])因为没有，由于缺乏For lack of anything more interesting to do, the kids did their homework.for life adv (for the rest of your life)终生；一生Marriage is a commitment for life.for long adv (a considerable time)长期；长期地备注: used in questions and negativesWill he be gone for long?for love adv (motivated by love)为了爱；出于爱When I marry, I'll marry for love and nothing else.for money adv (in exchange for money)为了钱；以金钱为代价I'm in this business for money, not because I like it.for my money expr figurative, informal (in my opinion) (非正式用语)依我看来；要我说for next to nothing expr (very cheaply)几乎不花钱；很便宜When we were first married, we bought an old couch for next to nothing. At a yard sale you can buy anything you want for next to nothing.我们刚结婚的时候，几乎没花什么钱就买到了一张旧沙发。在庭院拍卖会上，你能很便宜地买到你想要的任何东西。for nothing adv (freely, free)免费地；白得地Billy's helping old Mrs.Thomas with her yard work for nothing.for nothing adv (without achieving goal)徒劳地I put in all that effort for nothing!for nothing adv (without good reason)无缘无故地The little boy came up from behind and hit me for nothing.for now adv (temporarily, for the moment)目前；眼下For now, we'll just have to make do with the car we've got.眼下，我们还得凑合着用我们现有的车辆。for once adv (for a change, for the first time)就这一次；仅此一次；只有一次Maybe I should do my work a little at a time for once, instead of putting it off.for one expr (personally, in contrast to others)我本人, 我Well, I for one enjoy classical music, even if none of my friends do.for one thing expr informal (the first reason is) (非正式用语)第一个原因是；首先No, you can't go out! For one thing, you can't afford it.for pennies adv (very cheaply)没花几个钱；非常便宜She saved money by baking her own bread for pennies.for practical purposes adv (effectively)实际上；事实上He isn't a licensed mechanic but his work's good for practical purposes.for public consumption adj (intended for the general public)供大众消费The report was not intended for public consumption.for real adv (genuinely)真诚地；认真地for rent adj (available for hire) (房地产标识)出租，供租用Many hotels and guesthouses now offer bicycles for rent at an hourly or daily rate.for sale adj (available for purchase) (标识，广告)出售There's a "For Sale" sign in Richard's garden.理查德的花园里有一块写着“出售”的标识牌。for services rendered adv (payment: for work carried out)服务费用for s***s and giggles expr vulgar, informal (just for fun)只是好玩；仅为了好玩for short adv (as an abbreviation)缩写；简称for show adv (in order to impress)为了炫耀；为了展示；以装门面The recent series of police raids were only really for show.for so long expr (finite amount of time)有限的时间The boss will only wait for so long; hurry up!for so long expr (a very long time)很久以来，长时间以来Jasmine has wanted to go to Paris for so long.for some reason adv (for an unknown reason)由于某种原因；不知何故For some reason my computer's started crashing whenever I log on to the internet.for starters adv figurative, slang (to begin with, in the first place)首先for sure adv (certainly, definitely)毫无疑问地；肯定地；确实如此Do you know that for sure or are you just guessing?你肯定么还是说只是猜测？for that matter adv (intensifier: what is more) (强调，增强语气)而且，再说，就那件事而论I know she doesn't like his music - for that matter, neither do I.我知道她不喜欢他的音乐，再说，我也不喜欢。for that reason adv (consequently)鉴于此；由于…缘故；因为…原因She's always so much fun at parties. For that reason, I'm sorry she can't come tonight.for the asking expr (easily obtainable)唾手可得；轻易即可得到Gill doesn't need her old bike; it's yours for the asking.for the attention of [sb] adv (intended for [sb] to read)由...收信；由...处理；致for the birds adj (inferior, undesirable)毫无价值的；荒唐可笑的；无聊的This cheap paper's for the birds: it keeps tearing and jamming in the printer.for the duration adv (for as long as [sth] lasts)在...期间At the outbreak of war, the young man was drafted for the duration.for the foreseeable future expr (for now)在可以预见的未来for the fun of it expr (purely for enjoyment)为了取乐；为了开心；好玩They love taking a drive in the country just for the fun of it.for the hell of it adv (for no particular reason)没有什么特别的原因；仅为取乐He often says hello to strangers in the street just for the hell of it.for the life of [sb] expr informal (however hard you try)无论如何；即使要了我的命I cannot for the life of me remember my next-door neighbour's name.for the love of prep (out of love for)出于对…的爱I like gardening just for the love of seeing things grow.for the love of God interj (expression of frustration)看在上帝的份上John, for the love of God, just sit quietly for a minute and let me think!约翰，看在上帝的份上，请安静地坐一会儿，让我想想！for the moment adv (for now)现在；当前；当前Well, I think we're OK for the moment.for the most part adv (mostly, largely)多半；在很大程度上；大体上I agree with you for the most part, but still have a problem with the timing of the plan.我大体上同意你，不过就计划的时间问题还有些意见。for the nth time adv (yet again)第n次；0多少次了；0多少次了For the nth time, please don't slam the door!for the people adj (populist, popular)为了大众，代表人民，平民主义的Politicians always tell us they are for the people.for the period of prep (between: specified dates)在…期间He is to be incarcerated for the period of no less than five years.for the present expr (for now, temporarily)现在；暂时；当前for the purpose of expr (in order to)为了…目的A committee was formed for the purpose of determining the cause of the fire.为了确定火灾的原因，我们成立了一个委员会。for the purpose of expr (in regards to)关乎到；涉及到Let us assume, for the purpose of this discussion, that the mayor will be reelected.for the reason that expr (because)因为；由于for the record adv (officially, openly)以供备案；记录在案For the record, it wasn't me who left the back door open when we went out.for the sake of [sb/sth] prep (for the good of)为了；为了…的利益，为了…的好处Some couples stay together for the sake of their children. She gave up smoking for the sake of her health.许多夫妻继续待在一起，是为了孩子。为了她的健康，她戒烟了。许多夫妻继续待在一起，是为了孩子的好处。for the sake of [sth] prep (because of, for)为了；因为The mugger attacked the old man for the sake of a few pounds.为了几英镑，抢劫犯袭击了那名老人。for the sake of argument expr (hypothetically)假设，假定Let us imagine, for the sake of argument, that the Prime Minister decided to resign.for the time adv (for that era's attitudes)现在，目前，暂时for the time being expr (temporarily)暂时My car fell apart so I'm using my bicycle for the time being.我的车坏掉了，所以我暂时骑自行车。for the umpteenth time adv informal (yet again) (俚语)数不清的，一次又一次的For the umpteenth time ... will you children be quiet?for the world, for all the world expr (for any amount of money) (常用于否定)无论如何也；怎样也备注: always used after a negativeOf course I'll come and see your play; I wouldn't miss it for the world.for this reason expr (that is why)因此；由于这个原因For this reason, I regretfully resign my post as Minister of Administrative Affairs.由于这个原因，我遗憾地辞掉了自己行政部长一职。for this reason expr (for that purpose)为此；出于这个目的Max needed an art studio, so he built a shed for this reason.麦克斯需要一个艺术工作室，为此他建了一个小屋。for two adv (intended for two persons)给两个（人）的Would you like a table for two?for want of [sth] expr (lacking [sth])缺乏；缺少for what it's worth adv informal (in my opinion)不管怎么说；在我看来I know you won't change, but for what it's worth, I think that skirt looks awful on you.for what reason adv (why)为什么；因为什么原因；有什么理由For what reason are you two hours late arriving home?for whatever reason adv (for any reason)无论什么理由；不管什么原因For whatever reason he did it, the fact remains that he did it.for which prep + pron (for the thing just mentioned)对于那些；为此for which reason conj formal (this being why)因此He did not attend the hearing, for which reason his appeal was denied.for years adv (for several or many years)几年的；数年的Irene has been living in the same house for years.They were friends for years before their argument.for years on end adv (for many years)好几年；许多年She searched for her lost child for years on end, but never found him.for years to come adv (for a long time into the future)未来几年；今后几年Large balance of payments deficits are expected for years to come.for [sb]'s benefit, for the benefit of [sb] expr (for [sb]'s sake)为了你好；为了你的利益For your benefit, I recommend you quit smoking.为了你好，我建议你戒烟。for [sb]'s/[sth]'s benefit, for the benefit of [sb/sth] expr (to create impression for)为了；为了...好；为了...的利益The celebrity struck a pose for the benefit of the cameras.for your health adv (to make you healthier)为了你的健康；为了让你更健康You should start exercising more for your health.for your information adv (so that you know)供你了解；供你参考For your information, this is a genuine designer purse.for your records expr (for [sb]'s files)供...保存；供...参考The doctor gave me a copy of my blood test results for my records.for yourself adv (to benefit you)为自己Lola wears make-up for herself, not to impress anyone else.for yourself adv (independently, alone)独立；独自I don't need help putting up the shelves; I can do it for myself.forage for [sth] vi + prep (search for: food)觅食A squirrel rummaged below the tree, foraging for nuts.forevermore, forever more, for evermore adv (forever, for all time)永远地We shall now and forevermore call this land "Freedonia."frame [sb] for [sth] vtr slang (trick, incriminate)设圈套陷害；构陷…有（罪）Hall claimed that his former business partner had framed him for the crime.霍尔称之前的商业合伙人诬陷自己犯罪。be framed for [sth] v expr figurative, slang (be falsely incriminated)被诬陷做某事The woman was framed for the robbery.free for [sth] adj + prep (person: available for [sth]) (人)有空…的，有时间…的I'm free for coffee tomorrow morning if you fancy meeting up.如果你想要见面的话，我明天早上有空一起喝杯咖啡。free-for-all n informal (fight, argument open to everyone) (非正式用语)可自由参加的竞赛；对任何人开放的比赛front for n (cover, disguise for: [sth] illicit)…非法活动的掩护者；为…掩盖（罪行）He runs a parcel delivery service as a front for his drug-smuggling operation.f*** [sth] up for [sb] v expr vulgar, offensive, slang (spoil)把…的…毁掉Bob felt bad about f***ing the holiday up for everyone else by becoming ill.鲍勃为自己生病而把其他所有人的假期都毁掉了一事感到抱歉。fumble for [sth] vi + prep (rummage)搜寻；翻找I fumbled in my bag for my car keys.我在包里翻找自己的车钥匙。fumble for [sth] vi + prep figurative (struggle to say [sth])结结巴巴地说, 费劲地说, 笨嘴笨舌地说She asked if I needed anything else and I fumbled for the right words.她问我还需要什么，我结结巴巴地说出了正确的话。be gagging for [sth] v expr UK, informal (want [sth] very much)强烈渴望...，急切想要...，迫不及待要…Shall we go to the pub? I'm gagging for a pint.我们去酒吧成不？我已经迫不及待要喝一杯了。game for [sth] adj + prep informal (willing to do [sth])愿意做；情愿做Julia's always game for a challenge.茱莉亚总是愿意接受挑战。be gasping for [sth] vi + prep figurative (want, need urgently)迫切需要；非常想要备注: Used in the continuousI'm gasping for a cup of tea!gasp for air, gasp for breath v expr (breathe with difficulty)气喘吁吁Paul gasped for breath as he came up out of the water.get a sense of [sth], get a sense for [sth] v expr (understand in a general way)大致了解；大致理解get even with [sb] for [sth] vi + adj (revenge)为某事向某人报仇；跟某人算某事的账Pilar made plans to get even with her sister for breaking her promise.get ready for [sth] v expr (prepare yourself)为…做好准备The actors are getting ready for tonight's performance of the play.演员们正在为今晚的戏剧表演做好准备。get [sth] ready for [sb] vtr + adj (prepare [sth] for [sb])为…准备好The marketing manager is getting a report ready for the director of the company.市场经理正在为公司的懂事准备好报告。get ready for bed v expr (put on nightwear)准备上床睡觉Vanessa told the children to get ready for bed.get set for [sth] v expr (prepare yourself)为...准备好；为...预备好This is the biggest, fastest roller-coaster in the world - so hold tight and get set for the ride of your life!ghost for [sb] vi + prep informal, abbreviation (ghostwrite: write on behalf of [sb] else)替…代笔The singer has just published her autobiography; an experienced author ghosted for her.那位歌手刚刚出版她的自传，一位专业的作家替她代笔完成的。ghostwrite for [sb] vi + prep (write on behalf of [sb] else)为某人代笔；为某人捉刀give [sb] [sth], give [sb] [sth] for [sth] vtr (pay)支付某人某物；付款给；向...缴纳I'll give you five hundred dollars for that car.那辆车我会付你五百美元。give [sth] to [sth], give [sth] for [sth] vtr (donate)将...捐赠给；捐出...给He gave his heart and lungs to science.give [sth] to [sth], give [sth] for [sth] vtr (devote)将...奉献给；向...付出；为了...牺牲She gave her life to the human rights movement.give approval for [sth], give your approval for [sth] v expr (permit, agree to [sth])允许；赞同；批准give [sb] credit for [sth], give [sb] credit for doing [sth] v expr (acknowledge)为…而称赞某人Teresa gave Simon credit for admitting responsibility for the mistake.give credit to [sb] for [sth], give credit to [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (acknowledge)为…而称赞某人Many commentators have given credit to Karzai for leading the country to recovery.give the go-ahead for [sth] v expr informal (authorize [sth])授权做某事give [sb] up for adoption v expr (give up custody of child)放弃…的抚养权，让人领养Because of her difficult financial situation, Alexis gave up her son for adoption.a glutton for [sth] n figurative, informal (person excessively keen on [sth])过度爱做某事的人Peter is a glutton for adventure and is always going to dangerous places.彼得是一个非常爱冒险的人，总是去危险的地方。a glutton for punishment n informal (person who accepts hard work)任劳任怨的人；甘愿吃苦的人go for [sth] vi + prep (journey, ride: take) (驾车)兜风；旅行Let's go for a ride in my new car.让我们坐我的新车去兜风吧。go for [sth] vi + prep (swim, walk, run: do) (游泳，散步，跑步)去I would go for a run, but it's starting to rain.我想去跑步，但下雨了。go for [sth] vi + prep (fetch)去拿Why don't you and Phil go for some beer?为什么你不和菲尔去喝点啤酒？go for [sth] vi + prep informal (be sold for: a given price)卖到；售价为The Picasso painting went for $100 million.毕加索的画售价为1亿美元。go for [sb] vi + prep (response on walkie talkie) (对讲机规范用语)...听到，请讲'Come in, Peter,' said Matt into his walkie talkie. The reply came: 'Go for Peter.'“呼叫彼得。”马特对着他的对讲机说。那头回答道：“彼得收到。”go for a drive v expr (take: car trip)开车兜风；闲逛Let's go for a drive to the beach with our children.go for a ride v expr (take: car, bike trip)骑车出游I'm bored; let's go for a ride by the coast.go for a slash v expr UK, slang, vulgar (urinate) (俚语，粗俗)尿尿；撒尿I had drunk so much that night, I just needed to go for a slash, and let it all out.go for a walk v expr (take a stroll)散步Imogen went for a walk to get some fresh air.伊莫金出去散步，来呼吸新鲜空气。go for a walk v expr figurative, informal (go missing)丢了；丢失My wallet seems to have gone for a walk; have you seen it?我的钱包似乎丢了，你有看到过吗？go for a whirl v expr informal, figurative (short car ride)开车兜一小圈go for broke v expr informal (take a big risk to attain [sth])铤而走险go for it! interj informal (encouragement)干起来！动手去做！You want to buy a new car? I say go for it!go nuts for [sth], go nuts over [sth] v expr informal (become enthusiastic about)非常热爱；痴迷My 6-year-old daughter has suddenly gone nuts for football.go out for lunch v expr (eat lunch at a restaurant)出去吃午饭To celebrate your birthday let's all go out for lunch.go to bat for [sb] v expr informal, figurative (show support)支持…go to the wall for [sth] v expr (stand up for [sth] at all cost to yourself)为了...不计一切代价going on for prep informal (almost, approaching) (时间)接近，快到The couple have been married going on for thirty years.那对夫妇结婚时间已经快到30年了。good for [sb/sth] adj + prep (healthy)对…的健康有益Cod liver oil is supposed to be good for you.鱼肝油对你的健康有益。good for [sb/sth] adj + prep (beneficial)对…有益；对…有好处Whoever said that pain is good for the soul?是谁说痛苦对于灵魂有益的？good for [sth], good for doing [sth] adj + prep (useful)对…好用；适合用来Shoe boxes are good for storing old postcards and letters.鞋盒适合用来装过去的明信片和信件。be good for [sth] v expr (be valid: for a duration)在…内有效Your international driving licence is good for one year; you can renew it after that.你的国际驾驶执照在一年内有效，你可以在其过期后续期。be good for [sth] v expr (be equivalent in value to)值；可兑换Your admission ticket is also good for one drink at the bar when you get inside.进去后，你的入场券还能在吧台换到一杯饮料。be good for [sth] v expr informal (be fit only for)适合That tatty old sofa is good for the dump.那张破破烂烂的旧沙发很适合放在垃圾堆里。good for a laugh adj UK (fun, amusing)有趣的；好笑的Laurel and Hardy films are good for a laugh.劳雷尔和哈迪的电影很好笑。good for a laugh adj UK (person: fun, funny) (人)有趣的, 幽默的I might see if Karen's free to come out; she's always good for a laugh.我去看看凯伦是否有空出来。她总是很幽默。good for you interj (well done!)做得不错；干得漂亮You have lost 10 pounds already? Good for you!；good for you adj (healthful)有益你的健康的；对你的（身体）有好处的Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for you.good-for-nothing n slang (person: lazy)游手好闲的人；二流子In my opinion, Jake is nothing but a lazy good-for-nothing.good-for-nothing adj informal (person: lazy)堕懒无能的；无用的My brother's a good-for-nothing scrounger.good-for-nothing adj informal (useless)毫无用处的My Dad thinks I wasted 4 years of college on a good-for-nothing Philosophy degree.Goodbye for now interj (see you soon)再见We'll talk again next week so goodbye for now.goods for sale npl (merchandise)商品；供销售货品grab (for [sth]) n informal (attempt to take)夺取, 攫取The army staged a revolt in a grab for power.be grateful for [sth/sb] adj + prep (feel thankful)对…充满感激She was grateful for the gift.收到礼物她很感激。grease the wheels for [sb], grease the way for [sb] (US), oil the wheels for [sb] (UK) v expr figurative (make [sth] go more smoothly for [sb])使某人顺利进行great respect for [sb] n (high regard for [sb])敬重, 敬仰I have great respect for people who help others.grieve for [sth] vi + prep (mourn the loss of [sth])哀悼；缅怀The couple are grieving for the loss of their child.grieve for [sb] vi + prep (mourn the death of [sb])为…悲哀；哀伤I've been a widow for 10 years, but I still grieve for my husband.groom [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep figurative (prepare: [sb] for [sth])使…为…做好准备The manager groomed Jeff for the sales position.这名经理使杰夫为销售一职做好准备。grope for [sth] vi + prep figurative (struggle to find)极力寻找；努力思索He's too ... oh, what's the word I'm groping for?他太过...啊，我极力寻找的那个词是什么来着？grope for [sth] vi + prep (try to find by touch)摸索He groped for the matches in the dark so he could light the candle.grope for [sth] vi + prep figurative (struggle to recall)搜寻，探求；绞尽脑汁寻找He groped for the right words to express his feelings.guest for [sb] vi (TV, radio: stand in for host) (电视或广播节目)代替某人主持节目Fred Jones is on holiday this week, so comedian Jack Burton will guest for him on tonight's show.弗雷德·琼斯这周在度假，所以喜剧演员杰克·伯顿将代替他主持今晚的节目。be gunning for [sb] v expr informal (aim to harm [sb]) (比喻)把矛头对准My new manager has been gunning for me since I had that last period of absence.be gunning for [sth] v expr informal (seek to obtain [sth])为了得到；为了达到（某个目的）She stays late every day because she's gunning for a raise.hang [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep figurative, informal (punish) (指惩罚)因...惩罚某人；因...绞死某人The opposition is going to hang that politician for his actions.hang for [sth] vi + prep figurative, informal (pay a price, be punished)因…受惩罚If I damage my mum's car, I'll hang for it.如果我弄坏了我妈的车，我将受到惩罚。hanker for [sth], hanker after [sth] vi + prep (yearn for [sth])渴望；渴求Micah has been hankering after a blueberry bagel all day.hankering, hankering for [sth] n (longing, yearning)渴望；渴求Amy has a hankering for a milkshake.艾米很想喝杯奶昔。have a feel for [sth] v expr (understand instinctively)对…有敏锐的洞察力；对…有很强的理解力She has a feel for golf.她有打高尔夫球的天赋。have a flair for [sth] v expr (be talented)在…方面有天才Laura has a flair for garden design.have a fondness for [sth] v expr (like [sth])喜爱…；钟爱…I have a fondness for chocolate chip ice cream.have a knack for doing [sth], have the knack for doing [sth], have a knack of doing [sth] v expr (have a talent, skill for [sth])在…方面有技巧；在…方面有天赋Carly has a knack for solving impossible problems.have a nose for [sth] n figurative (have instinctive ability to detect [sth])对…有灵敏的嗅觉；对…嗅觉灵敏He has a nose for good books.他对好书有敏锐的嗅觉。have a talent for [sth], have a talent for doing [sth] v expr (be naturally good at)有做…的天分或才华Steve has a talent for drawing; his portraits are particularly good.have a talent for [sth], have a talent for doing [sth] v expr (be prone to)易于..., 很容易...Ellen has a real talent for getting into trouble.have a taste for [sth] v expr (like)喜欢…；爱好…I've always had a taste for the high life.have a thing for [sth] v expr informal (like)喜欢；钟爱I have a thing for chocolate .have a thing for [sb] v expr informal (find attractive)对...有好感；对...有意思She has a thing for her boss. Unfortunately, he's married.have a weakness for [sth/sb] vtr (be fond of)嗜好…；偏爱…Jill has a weakness for chocolate. That's why she has trouble dieting.have a yen for [sth] v expr (desire [sth] strongly)渴望；热切期望have an eye for [sth] v expr informal (notice)对…有鉴赏力；对…有眼光The painter has an eye for detail.have an eye for [sb] v expr slang (be attracted)钟情于That guy has an eye for the ladies.have hot pants for [sb] v expr US, slang (be sexually attracted to [sb])对...有性欲；想和...上床have [sth] in store for [sb], hold [sth] in store for [sb] v expr (reserve, promise)…即将发生在某人头上；有…等待着某人Let's wait and see what next year has in store for us.have it in for v expr slang (hold a grudge against) (俚语)对…不满，对…怀恨在心That teacher has had it in for me ever since I spilled my soda in class.have [sth] lined up for [sth] v expr informal (scheduled for a time)为...安排了...We have three events lined up for next week.have no stomach for [sth], have little stomach for [sth] v expr figurative (lack appetite, courage for [sth]) (比喻)对…没有胃口，对…没兴趣；不敢，对…缺乏勇气John had little stomach for the task at hand.约翰对手头的任务没有兴趣。have no time for v expr figurative (not tolerate)没时间做…James has no time for gossips.I have no time for children who won't do their homework.have no use for [sth/sb] v expr informal (dislike [sth/sb])讨厌have regard for [sb/sth] v expr (respect)尊敬，尊重；器重，看重；注意，关注I have great regard for my parents' achievements.have the capacity for [sth] v expr (be capable of, be able to)有…的能力；有能力做All men have the capacity for murder, in the right circumstances.have the hots for [sb], have got the hots for [sb] v expr slang (desire [sb]) (俚语)渴望；喜欢；对...垂涎The high school boys claimed to have the hots for their art teacher.have the stomach for v expr figurative (have the courage for [sth])敢于；有勇气备注: Often used in the negativehave to answer for [sth] v expr (take blame)必须对…负责；必须为…承担后果Come the next election, the Government will have to answer for its economic mistakes.head straight for [sth] v expr (person: go directly)径直奔向…；直奔…Bianca grabbed her coat and headed straight for the exit.head straight for [sth/sb] v expr (vehicle: move towards)驶向...When Colin looked up, he realized the truck was heading straight for him.headed for adj (destined for, going to)向…走去；前往hell for leather adv (at great speed)飞快地；全速地；又快又猛地The get-away car was going hell for leather up the motorway, chased by two police cars and a pursuit helicopter.hired gun, gun for hire n informal, figurative (contract killer)雇佣杀手hit [sb] up, hit [sb] up for [sth] v expr slang (approach for: money) (钱财)向...索取Watch out for Ralph, he's always hitting people up for money.小心拉尔夫，他总是向人讨钱。hold [sb] accountable for [sth] v expr (consider responsible for [sth])让…对…负责，让…为…负责I cannot hold him accountable for what happened.hold [sb] liable for [sth] v expr (consider responsible)让...为...负起责任hold [sb] responsible for [sth] v expr (consider accountable)要求…对…负责，要求…为…负责hold [sb] responsible for [sth] v expr (consider legally accountable)要求…对…承担责任Hooray for [sb/sth]! interj (praise, appreciation)好！好啊！You won first place? Hooray for you!你得了第一名？太好啊！hope for [sth] vi + prep (desire sincerely)渴望We hope for better news soon.我们希望能尽快听到更好的消息。hope for the best v expr (be optimistic)抱最好的希望I'm not sure whether it will rain; we'll just have to hope for the best.hoped-for adj (desired)期望的Unfortunately, we didn't achieve the hoped-for outcome.hot for [sb] prep slang (sexually attracted to)为…发狂；迷恋…Chris is hot for Vanessa.a hotspot for [sth] n informal (place: center of activity)活动中心This street was once a hotspot for new music.hunger for [sth] vi + prep figurative (feel strong desire)渴望Dan hungered for a vacation after being at work on a fishing boat for a month.在渔船上工作了整整一个月后，丹渴望休假。hunt for [sth] vi + prep figurative (search for [sth]) (比喻)搜索，追寻，寻找Dan was late for work because he had to hunt for his keys.因为找钥匙，丹上班迟到了。hunt for [sth] n (animal: chasing prey)狩猎；捕猎The hunt for fish takes up most of a seal's day.捕鱼近乎占掉了一只海豹一整天的时间。hunt for [sb/sth] n (search)搜寻；寻找The hunt for the killer took several years.对杀人凶手的搜寻花了好几年。I am sorry for your loss interj slightly formal (condolences) (稍正式)节哀顺变I'm sorry for your loss interj (condolences)节哀顺变；莫过于伤心I'm sorry for your loss; your father will be missed by all who knew him.IBRD n initialism (bank name) (世界银行)国际复兴开发银行IFAD n initialism (agricultural organization)国际农业发展基金impatient for [sth] adj + prep (eagerly awaiting)热切盼望；对…迫不及待It's only Monday and I'm already impatient for the weekend to arrive.今天只是周一，可我已经热切盼望着周末的到来了。in a dog's age, for a dog's age adv figurative, informal, US (for a long time)很长时间；很久in contention for [sth] adj + prep (competing for [sth])为...竞争的；为...展开竞赛的be in debt to [sb] for [sth] v expr figurative (morally obligated)因某事而欠某人的；欠...的...be in debt to [sb] for doing [sth] v expr figurative (morally obligated)因做某事而欠某人的I will be forever in debt to you for saving my life.in exchange for [sth] prep (in return for)交换The little boy woke to find that the Tooth Fairy had left him a shiny coin in exchange for his tooth.小男孩醒来后发现牙仙子留给他一枚发光的硬币来换他的牙齿。be in for [sth] v expr (be about to endure)会遭受It looks as though we're in for a long night.be in line for [sth] v expr (be expected or entitled to get)是…继承人；是…的继任者Carrie is in line for the job, since she has worked here longer than anyone else in the team.卡丽有资格获得这份工作，因为她在这里工作的时间比团队里任何人都要长。in order for [sth/sb] to do [sth] expr (so that [sth] happens)为了使…In order for sales to be strong, our department needs to work hard this month.in preparation for prep (so as to be ready for)为…做准备A lot of new sports facilities are being built in preparation for the Olympics.in readiness for [sth/sb] expr (so as to be prepared for)为...准备就绪；为某事做好准备I've done everything I was asked to in readiness for tomorrow's ceremony.in return for [sth] prep (in exchange, as payment)作为对…的回报He bought me dinner in return for the favour I did him.他请我吃饭，酬谢我对他的帮助。in return for doing [sth] prep (in exchange, as payment)作为对…的回报I cooked her a meal in return for looking after the kids while I was shopping.我给她做了一顿饭，作为她在我外出购物时帮我照看孩子的回报。in revenge for [sth] adv (in retaliation for)出于对...的报复in reward for [sth] expr (as recompense)作为...的报答I bought Ian a bottle of wine in reward for his help.in reward for doing [sth] expr (as recompense)作为对…的报偿或报答, 作为对…的报酬或答谢My parents bought me a new laptop in reward for passing my exams.be in the market for [sth] expr (intending to buy)打算购买If you're in the market for a new laptop, here are our top five recommendations.如果您打算购买新笔记本电脑，我们为您推荐五个最佳选择。in time for [sth] expr (not late for)及时；赶上Make sure you arrive in time for the start of the concert at 7 P.M.你一定要准时到达，音乐会晚上7点开始。indemnify [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (compensate: for [sth])补偿The company was forced to indemnify the man for all the costs he had incurred.indent for [sth] vi + prep UK (order in writing)订购intend for [sth] to do [sth] v expr (mean to cause)打算使…发生She never intended for the gas tank to explode when she lit her cigarette.当她点烟的时候从没想过油箱会发生爆炸。intend [sth] for [sth/sb] vtr + prep usu passive (designate)指定将…用于，预定将…用于This money is intended for hurricane relief.这笔钱是要用于飓风救灾的。；intend [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (have in mind)在心里为…做…的打算Whatever you intend for disaster relief, you need to tell your staff.不管你对救灾的打算是怎样的，都需要告诉手下员工。invoice [sb/sth] for [sth] v expr (present [sb] with an invoice for [sth])给…开发票Please invoice my company for the charges.请给我的公司开出费用发票。It is all for the best, It's all for the best expr (outcome is beneficial)这是最好的结果I lost my job, but it's all for the best since now I can start a business, just like I always wanted.it's back to the drawing board, it's back to the drawing board for [sb] expr figurative, informal (need to start over)从头再来；推倒重来Well, my boss vetoed my proposal - I guess it's back to the drawing board.itch for [sth] to do [sth] v expr figurative (be impatient for)对...心痒难耐；渴望；热切期望备注: always used in a progressive tenseI'm itching for the summer holidays to start!我热切盼望着暑假的到来！jockey for [sth] vi + prep figurative (compete with)为...竞争；为...比赛Elena and Kim are both jockeying for the promotion.keep an eye out for [sth/sb] vtr informal (remain vigilant for)注意；留心It's important to keep an eye out for dangerous snakes in the bush. Keep an eye out for a parking spot.特别注意草丛中有危险的蛇。注意找个停车位。keep hoping for [sth] v expr (wish for)期盼...He is gravely ill, but his family keep hoping for a miracle.kick yourself for [sth] v expr informal, figurative (regret [sth])因为…感到懊悔，因为…后悔He kicked himself for not remembering to pack his torch.know for a fact, know for a fact that, know [sth] for a fact v expr (with certainty)知道，确定I know for a fact that she made over $1 million last year.know for certain, know for certain that, know [sth] for certain v expr (be sure)确切知道；肯定知道Until we know for certain, I think it is best to just be patient.known, known for adj (famous)闻名的；著名的；知名的He is known for his street protests.他因街头抗议而闻名。last [sth], last for vtr (continue for a certain time)继续；持续；延续The speech lasted thirty minutes.演讲持续了三十分钟。for the last time expr (on the final occasion)最后一次When I saw my grandmother for the last time, she was very ill.我最后一次见到祖母时候，她病得很重。for the last time expr (warning, exasperation) (特别用于警告，愤怒)最后一次；再说最后一次For the last time, go and do your homework!最后再说一次，快去做作业！lay a trap, lay a trap for [sth] v expr (set a trap, snare)布置陷阱抓；装陷阱捕猎He laid a trap for the mouse.lay a trap, lay a trap for [sb] v expr (trick [sb])给...设圈套lay down your life for [sb/sth] v expr (die for a cause)为...献出生命；为...拼上性命Some mothers would lay down their lives for their children.lean over backward for [sb/sth] (US), lean over backwards for [sb/sth] (UK) v expr figurative (make every effort)尽力；尽全力leave [sth] for [sb] vtr + prep (let remain: for [sb] else)为…剩下；为…留He left only one piece of pizza for the others.他只为其他人留了一块披萨。leave for vtr + prep (depart)离开前往Soon high school graduates will leave for college.leave the door open for [sb/sth], leave the door open to [sth/sb] v expr figurative (allow possibility, access)为…保留可能性When the reigning gold medalist fell, she left the door open for her competitors.By not completely cutting ties with the country's former allies, the prime minister is leaving the door open for negotiations to be resumed in the future.legislate for [sth] vi + prep (make laws about)为…立法；为…制定法律It is very difficult to legislate for every eventuality.liability for noncompliance, also UK: liability for non-compliance n (legal obligation)不遵从责任be liable for [sth] v expr (be accountable for)对…负责Kyle is liable for his actions while he was drunk.凯尔要对他醉酒时的行为负责。lie in wait for [sb] v expr (hide, await [sb])埋伏以待, 伏击The man was convicted of first degree murder because he had been lying in wait for the victim.like for like, like-for-like adj (equivalent)相当的；等同的备注: Hyphens are used when the term precedes a noun.like-for-like sales npl (equivalent commercial success)同比销售额be lined up for [sth] expr informal (set aside, ready)为...准备好；为...预备着Those funds are lined up for emergencies.list [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (property: offer at a price) (房产)给…标价为The real estate agent listed the house for $150,000.房地产经纪人给那栋房子标价15万美元。list, list for vi (property: on offer) (房产)标价The house lists for a hundred and ninety thousand dollars.listen for [sth/sb] vi + prep (try to hear)留心听着They listened for any sounds coming from the mine.他们留心听着任何从矿里传来的声音。live for today v expr informal, figurative (make the most of the moment)活在当下；把握现在long for [sth] vi + prep (desire)渴望；期待Snow White longed for the day that her prince would come.白雪公主渴望有一天自己的王子会来。long for [sb] to do [sth] v expr (wish [sb] would do [sth])希望某人做某事Miriam longed for Jake to take her in his arms and tell her he loved her.马丽娅姆希望杰克将她揽入怀中，然后告诉自己他爱着自己。longed-for adj (much desired)渴望的look to [sb] for [sth] v expr (turn for guidance)指望；依靠Children look to their parents for guidance.孩子们指望父母的指导。looked-for adj (desired, sought)受到追求的；渴望的be lost for words, be at a loss for words v expr (not know what to say) (书面)张口结舌，哑口无言；语塞，无语love of [sth], love for [sth] n (strong liking)对…的钟爱；对…的热爱His love for basketball was apparent to everybody.他对篮球的迷恋人人皆知。lust for [sth] n figurative (desire) (比喻)欲望，渴望；贪欲，不良欲望A lust for money has led many men to crime.对金钱的贪欲导致很多人犯罪。lust after [sth], lust for [sth] vi + prep figurative (want)渴盼；渴望获得Tania is lusting after a new smartphone.lust for life n (enthusiasm for living)对生活的欲望，对生活的热情After quitting drugs, he developed a lust for life.have [sth] made for [sb/sth] v expr (request special creation)为…特别制作的She had a gown made for the gala.be made for each other, be made for one another v expr informal, figurative (be ideally suited to each other) (情侣等)天造地设，天生一对，非常般配What a lovely couple; they're made for each other.Those two business partners are equally nasty; they're made for one another.be made for [sth/sb] v expr informal, figurative (be ideally suited to)非常适合；为...准备的This job matches your qualifications and experience perfectly; it's made for you!make for [sth] vi + prep (move towards)前往；前进The fleet made for port.make a beeline for [sth] v expr informal (head directly towards)直奔；径直扑向Whenever I'm in a candy store I make a beeline for the chocolates.make a bid for [sth] v expr (offer to buy [sth])投标I made a bid on the stuffed moose in the auction and ended up winning it.make a big name for yourself v expr (become famous)使你成名；让你声名远扬After his book was published he made a big name for himself in literary circles.make a break for [sth] v expr informal (run towards)向…逃窜Six monkeys jumped the electric fence and made a break for freedom.make allowances for [sb], make allowance for [sb] v expr (be lenient)体谅..., 谅解...The teachers made allowances for him and gave him a certificate.make allowances for [sth], make allowance for [sth] v expr (take [sth] into account)顾虑到；体谅到You have to make allowances for the fact that he's only just learning.make amends for [sth] v expr (compensate for [sth])补偿；弥补Henry wanted to make amends for his rude behaviour towards James.make an appointment for [sb], make [sb] an appointment v expr (secretary, etc.: for [sb] else) (秘书)为...预约'I've made you an appointment to see Dr Smith at 4pm on Monday,' the receptionist said.接待员说："我给您定好了预约，周一下午4点与史密斯医生见面。"make an exception for [sb/sth] v expr (exempt [sb] from [sth])为…破例We don't usually allow students to take holidays during term, but we'll make an exception for your daughter, as she's such a good student.make arrangements for [sb/sth] to do [sth] v expr (organize for [sth] to happen)安排…做I have made arrangements for a taxi to pick you up from the airport.make good for [sth] v expr (compensate [sb] for [sth])补偿；赔偿The driver should make good for the damage he has caused to the other vehicle.make provision for [sth] v expr (take preparatory measures for)为...预先准备We need to make provision for bad debts, in case people don't pay their bills.make provision for [sth] v expr (supply what is needed by)为...提供所需make [sb] responsible for [sth] v expr (put [sb] in charge of [sth])使某人对某事负责He was promoted at work and made responsible for the new export business.make time for [sb/sth] v expr (reserve time)腾出时间；弥补失去的时间My calendar is full, but I can make time for you.make trouble for [sb] v expr (cause problems)给…带来麻烦The icy roads are making trouble for motorists.make up for lost time v expr (compensate for past inaction)弥补失去的时间Her father made up for lost time by buying her lots of presents.make way for [sth/sb] v expr (clear a path for)为…让路The guards asked the crowd to back up to make way for the king.守卫向后驱赶人群，为国王让路。margin, margin for [sth] n (leeway)余地The team is playing well, but there is still margin for improvement.球队表现的不错，但是依旧有提升的余地。measure for measure expr (proportionately)以牙还牙地；一报还一报During the cold war, Kennedy felt that it was imperative that the US meet Khrushchev's challenges, measure for measure.measure [sb] up for [sth] v expr (calculate size: for clothing) (为裁剪或购买衣服)为…给…量尺寸The tailor measured him up for a new suit.milk [sth/sb], milk [sth/sb] for [sth] vtr figurative, slang (exploit)压榨，剥削，榨取The boss milked his employees for every drop of energy they had.老板将手下员工的精力榨得一滴不剩。mine for [sth] vi + prep (dig to find [sth])开采vtrPeople have been mining for gold here for over one hundred years.mistake [sb] for [sb] else vtr (identify wrongly)将...错当成；把...误认成I didn't recognize her voice and mistook her for Jenny.我没有听出她的声音，把她错当成了詹尼。mistake [sth] for [sth] else vtr (choose wrongly)选错...而没有选；错选...而应该选I mistook the car for a newer model and paid too much for it.the motor for [sth] n figurative ([sth] that makes things happen) (比喻)原动力；引擎Erin was the real motor for the project.艾琳是这个项目真正的引擎。mourn for [sb/sth] vi + prep (grieve)为…哀悼；为…感到悲痛The whole family is mourning for Julie, who died last week.朱莉上周去世了，全家都为她的死感到悲痛。move in for the kill v expr informal, figurative (get ready to defeat [sb])接近准备攻击The boxer could see that his opponent was tiring so he moved in for the kill.My heart aches for you expr figurative (sympathy)我为你感到心痛；我为你感到惋惜；我非常同情你I'm sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you.My heart bleeds for you., My heart bleeds, How my heart bleeds for you interj figurative, ironic (I feel compassion for you) (比喻)我衷心同情你，我深表同情"I have to pay a fortune in income tax these days," said Theo. "My heart bleeds for you!" said his brother.National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children n (UK child protection organization)全国防止虐待儿童协会need for [sth] n (requirement)需要；需求；必要There's a need for clear thinking if we're going to solve this problem.There's no need for that kind of language.如果要解决这个问题，我们就有必要清醒地思考。// 不必说那种话。next in line for [sth] n figurative (expected successor)...的接班人；...的继承人no room for error n (accuracy required)不能有错；不允许出错When designing airplanes, there is no room for error.nominate [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep often passive (propose: for award)提名…为He was nominated in the "Best Actor" category but did not win the award.non-profit, not-for-profit, also UK: non-profit-making adj (organization: not run for income)非盈利的He donates money to several non-profit-making charities.for the nonce expr (for the present time, this occasion)目前；当下；现今The accident left me unable to walk for the nonce.目前，我在这起事故后还无法走路。nose for [sth] n figurative (instinct for detecting [sth])嗅觉；洞察力With her nose for a good story, Sandy will make an excellent journalist.not be good for [sb] v expr (harm the health of)有害健康；不利于…的健康Saturated fat is not good for your heart.not be good for v expr (adversely affect)对…有害；对…不利Closing the restaurant at 9pm would not be good for business.not be good for doing [sth] v expr (not be useful in)对…没用；不能用于A bicycle pump is not good for inflating a car tire.not care for [sth/sb] v expr (dislike)不喜欢Generally, I don't care for white wines - I much prefer reds.not for love or money adv (impossible to obtain by any means)无论如何都不；怎么样也不You can't get a table in that restaurant for love or money.not for publication adj (confidential, for a restricted readership)不公开出版的not for release adj (confidential)不发布；不公开This announcement is restricted and is not for release.not for the faint of heart, not for the fainthearted adj (shocking, frightening, or intense)胆小者不宜的Watching that Hitchcock film is not for the faint of heart.not to be mistaken for [sth/sb], not to be confused with [sth/sb] expr (as distinct from [sth] else)不要与...弄错；不可与…搞混noteworthy for [sth] adj + prep (remarkable for)在…方面值得注意；以…著称The art of Frida Kahlo is noteworthy for its use of religious symbols.弗里达·卡罗的艺术创作以采用宗教标识而著称。NSPCC n initialism (child protection organization)全国防止虐待儿童协会a nursery for [sb/sth] n figurative (nurturing place) (比喻)温床，温室The school was a nursery for the greatest minds in the country.be obliged to [sb] for [sth] v expr (be grateful, indebted)对...感激；对...感恩offer [sth] for sale v expr (put on the market)卖出；出售Please offer for sale my share of the project, I need the money for something else.be on tap for [sth] expr US, figurative, informal (scheduled to take place)将出现；会发生go on the hunt for [sth/sb] v expr (look for [sth], [sb])搜寻；寻找When he turned 18, Ron went on the hunt for his biological parents.be on the hunt for [sth/sb] v expr (look for [sth], [sb])搜寻；寻找My cat is always on the hunt for mice and birds.be on the lookout for [sb] v expr (be trying to find)搜寻,,,The police are on the lookout for a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison.be on the lookout for [sth] v expr (be alert to the possibility of)警惕, 小心Beth is always on the lookout for bargains at the supermarket.keep on the lookout for [sth/sb], stay on the lookout for [sth/sb] v expr (remain vigilant for)警惕；留意Stay on the lookout for any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.be on the watch for [sth/sb] expr (be looking and waiting for [sth], [sb])等待；盼望；期待on the watch for [sth/sb] expr (looking for)提放；小心警惕The park ranger was always on the watch for poachers and forest fires.on track for [sth] expr figurative, informal (heading for [sth]) (非正式用语)朝着...行进；朝着...发展；以...为目标The meeting established that the team was on track to finish the project by June.会议确定该团队有望在六月前完成项目。once and for all adv (for the final time)一次了结地；彻底地You said yes, then you said no. Tell me once and for all, will you marry me?one for the books, one for the history books n ([sth] amazing)值得载入史册的；值得人铭记的one for the road expr (final [sth] before leaving a place)临行前最后一次only have eyes for [sb], have eyes only for [sb] v expr informal (find attractive)只中意；只喜欢Edward only has eyes for Julia.open the way for [sth/sb] v expr figurative (enable)为…大开方便之门The government has opened the way for energy firms to explore for shale gas.opt for [sth] vi + prep (choose, select)选择Since it was cold out, I opted for long pants instead of shorts.be out for [sth] v expr (seek in a determined way)一心寻求；一心追求The soccer team is out for revenge on their biggest rivals.out for delivery adj (en route to recipient)已派送的；正在派送路上的The carrier's website said my parcel was out for delivery.快递公司网站显示我的包裹已在派送中。down for the count (US), out for the count (UK) adj (boxer: unconscious)被击倒读秒的, 被打晕的down for the count (US), out for the count (UK) adj informal, figurative (asleep)睡着的He's out for the count.overbid [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (bid higher than [sb])为...出价高于...overcharge [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (charge too much for)索费过多The dealership overcharged me for my car, but it was my own fault for not negotiating.overcharge for [sth] vi + prep (charge a high price for)对…索价过高The fancy restaurant overcharges for such small portions.overcompensate for [sth] vi + prep (try too hard to correct)对...矫枉过正overcompensate [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (pay too much for [sth])为某物给某人付太多的钱pan for gold v expr (extract gold from gravel)洗金砂取金；淘金He panned for gold near San Francisco.pant for breath v expr (gasp, breathe with difficulty)气喘吁吁；上气不接下气备注: Usually used in continuous tensesI was panting for breath as I reached the top stair.par for the course expr figurative (what is expected)意料之中的事，常有的事pardon [sb] for [sth] v expr (excuse for [sth] done)原谅某人曾做过的某事Charles II pardoned his commander for his role in the Civil War.pardon [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (forgive for sin, crime)宽恕（某人某事）；饶恕（某人某事）Robert pardoned his son for behaving badly.Pardon me for [sth] expr (Excuse me for [sth])请原谅我的某事Pardon me for the interruption, but do you know where your father is?Pardon me for doing [sth] expr (Excuse me for doing [sth])希望不介意我做某事Pardon me for saying so, but do you think that's a good idea?pass for [sth/sb] vi + prep (be taken to be)被认作He could easily pass for his brother, they look so much alike.pave the way for [sth], pave the way to [sth] v expr figurative (be leading to)为…创造条件；为…铺平道路New research is paving the way for a cancer vaccine.pave the way for [sb] v expr figurative (be first to do) (比喻)为…铺平道路Pioneers in their covered wagons paved the way for settlers in the west.pay for [sth] vi + prep (give money in exchange)付账；付款He paid for his dinner when the bill came.账单送来后，他付了晚饭钱。pay [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (give money for)为…付（钱）；付钱买What a nice dress! How much did you pay for it?这裙子多好看啊！你花多少钱买的？pay [sb] [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (give money in exchange)给某人付（钱）买某物I'll pay you ten dollars for that shirt.我付你10美元买那件衬衣。pay for [sth] vi + prep figurative, informal (suffer consequences)为…付出代价You'll pay for what you did to me - I'll make sure of that!你会为自己对我的所作所为付出代价的。这点我很确信！pay a high price for [sth] v expr figurative (suffer for [sth])因...付出高昂代价pay [sb] back for [sth] v expr (return money borrowed from [sb])还…钱给某人I paid him back for the drinks he had bought us.我将他请我们喝酒的钱还了。pay good money for [sth] v expr informal (pay a considerable sum for [sth])花大价钱购买I paid good money for this, but now I find it's a worthless piece of junk.pay through the nose for [sth] v expr figurative (spend too much money on [sth])为…支付高昂费用；为…花大价钱He paid through the nose for that car, and it's nothing but a piece of junk.penalize [sb] for [sth], also UK: penalise [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (punish [sb] for [sth])为某事处罚某人We don't penalize children for creativity; we reward them.penalize [sb] for doing [sth], also UK: penalise [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (punish [sb] for doing [sth])为做了某事而处罚某人The store penalizes people for shoplifting by calling the police.penchant for [sth] n French (strong liking)嗜好；爱好My brother lost his penchant for fast cars after he was in an accident.我哥哥出车祸后，便不再爱好跑车了。penny for your thoughts expr figurative (what are you thinking?)你在想什么"Penny for your thoughts." "Oh, I was just thinking about all the jobs I need to do today."persecute [sb] for [sth] v expr (oppress because of)因…迫害The regime persecuted people for holding liberal views.pester [sb] for [sth] v expr (keep asking [sb] for [sth])缠着…索取The children pestered their mother for candy.petition for [sth] vtr (law: request) (法律)诉请；向法院申请You should petition the court for a protection order.petition [sb] for [sth] vtr (law: request)向…申请；向…请愿The lawyer petitioned the president for a pardon.pinch-hit for [sb] vi + prep (baseball: substitute for [sb] at bat) (棒球术语)替补The rookie was put in the line-up to pinch-hit for the pitcher in the ninth inning.pinch-hit for [sb] vi + prep US, figurative (substitute for another)代替；给...当替补pine for [sb/sth] vi + prep (be nostalgic, long for)怀念，思念；渴盼Now that Tom is a teenager, his parents pine for the days when he wasn't so moody.现在汤姆是个十多岁的青少年，他的父母怀念过去他情绪波动不那么大的日子。pine for [sb] vi + prep (animal: grieve, miss [sb]) (动物)怀念，痛苦地思念The dogs are pining for their owner, who died three days ago.这些狗非常怀念它们三天前去世的主人。pitch for [sth] vi + prep informal (try to get)尽力劝说以得到The agency pitched for the client's business.代理商尽力劝说客户，以得到那笔单子。place [sth], place [sth] for [sb] vtr (call) (电话)打给；致电Shall I place the call for you?plan for [sth] vi + prep (make plans)为…做计划；为…制定计划I've started planning for next year's vacation.我已经开始为明年的假期制定计划了。play for time v expr (delay [sth]) (为了争取时间)拖延plead for [sth] vi + prep (beg to obtain)恳求；请求The hostage pleaded for mercy.那位人质恳求绑匪手下留情。plump for [sth] vi + prep informal (choose)（在有多个选择时）坚决支持；坚决主张Money or time? I'd plump for time.poised for [sth] adj + prep (positioned for, ready for)随时准备…的；为…做好准备的The cat was poised for flight as the dog drew nearer.狗越走越近，猫随时准备着逃跑。poor excuse for [sth] n (bad example of)糟糕的...例子post bail for [sb] v expr (pay for [sb]'s release from prison)为...支付保释金The thief sits in jail because no one would post bail for him.pound for pound adv (proportionally)按比例地；均等地Pound for pound, these two wrestlers are well-matched.pray for [sth] vi + prep (ask, beg)请求；恳求Scott prayed for mercy for his children.斯科特恳求放过他的孩子们。pray for [sth] vi + prep figurative (desire strongly)祈望；祈盼After three weeks of unbroken sunshine, the farmer was praying for rain.晴天连续了三星期，农夫祈盼着天能下雨。pray for [sb/sth] vi + prep (ask god to help)为…祈祷At church on Sunday, I prayed for my sick neighbor.星期天在教堂里，我为自己生病的邻居祈祷。prayed-for adj (much desired)渴望的pre-qualify for [sth] vi + prep (already be approved as eligible for)已具有...的资格predestine [sb] for [sth] vtr often passive (destine [sb] for [sth])预先确定；事先决定prep [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep informal, abbreviation (prepare for [sth])使…准备好；使某人为某事做好准备The teacher is prepping the students for the test.老师让学生们为考试做好准备。prepare [sth] (for [sth]) vtr ([sth]: make ready)把…准备好；使作准备Before you plant seeds, you need to prepare the ground.在播种之前，你需要把地准备好。prepare [sb] (for [sth]) vtr ([sb]: make ready)使…准备好；使…做好准备Nothing could have prepared me for the sight that greeted me when I opened the door.我根本没有做好准备，接受一开门看见的一幕。prepare for [sth] vi + prep (get ready)为…做准备Simon has spent all day preparing for his guests' arrival.西蒙一整天都在为客人的到来做准备。prepare [sth] for use v expr (make ready to be used)使…以备使用I've already prepared my tools for use so as to save time later.prepared for [sth] adj + prep (ready for)为…做好准备The city wasn't prepared for a disaster of this magnitude.城市没能为这样重大的灾难做好准备。prepared for [sth] adj + prep (not surprised by)为…提前做好心理准备I thought I was prepared for anything, but the vehemence of his response surprised me.我以为自己为所有事都提前做好了心理准备，但他激烈的回应还是让我吃了一惊。preregister for [sth] vi + prep (sign up for [sth] in advance)预先注册...preregister [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (sign [sb] up in advance)为...提前报名prescribe [sth] for [sb] vtr + prep (medication: authorize for [sb])给某人开处方My doctor prescribed antibiotics for me when I had an infection.我感染后，医生给我开了抗生素。press [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (beg, entreat)恳求；请求He pressed the court for a decision.press for [sth] vi + prep figurative (insist)施加压力于；坚持要When the witness evaded the question, the prosecutor pressed for an answer.press [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (hurry)催促某人某事；敦促某人某事Time is running out, I'll have to press you for an answer.就要没时间了，我必须催促你给出答案了。prime [sth] for [sth] vtr (prepare [sth] for action)使准备好Judith primed the machine, ready to start up as soon as it was needed.朱迪斯做好了机器准备，有需要可以立马开动。prime [sb] for [sth] vtr (prepare [sb] for [sth])使…为…做好准备Bethany's teacher is priming her for her Oxbridge entrance exam.probe [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (question)询问；探究；深查The prosecutor probed the witness for information.公诉人询问目击证人以获得信息。prospect for [sth] vi + prep (for gold, etc.)勘探；勘察The mining company is prospecting for gold in the area.prospect for [sth] vi + prep (seek, look for)寻找；找寻The recruitment agency is prospecting for new talent.招聘中介正在寻找新兴人才。provide money for [sth/sb] v expr (support financially)为…提供资金；给…提供经济上的支持My parents provided money for my studies abroad.pull [sb] up on [sth], pull [sb] up for [sth] v expr figurative, informal (reprimand for [sth])因为…训斥；因为…责备Ruth pulled her son up on his bad language.露丝因他的儿子讲了脏话而训斥他。pump [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep figurative, informal (interrogate)追问；拷问；盘问Karen's colleagues keep pumping her for information about the merger, but she won't tell them anything.be pushed for [sth] v expr informal (be short of)...不足；...不够put in a good word for [sth/sb] vtr informal (say [sth] in support of) (非正式用语)为…说好话；为...美言几句Dad's angry at my big sister; Grandpa's going to put in a good word for her.You're applying for a job at that firm? I know the boss; I'll put in a good word for you.put [sth] on the line for [sb] v expr figurative, informal (risk [sth] for [sb])为了某人冒…的风险He put everything on the line for her: his job, marriage and his reputation.put [sb/sth] up for adoption v expr disapproving (child, pet) (含贬义)找人收养；将...送给别人收养The teenage girl gave birth to a baby boy, but immediately put him up for adoption.When the puppies were 8 weeks old, we put them up for adoption.put [sth] up for auction v expr (offer for sale at auction)把…交付拍卖；将…拿出来拍卖We put our house up for auction, but we didn't get nearly as much as we'd hoped for.put up for hire v expr (make available to rent)将…招贴出去以招租Owners can put their caravans up for hire on the website.put [sth] up for rent v expr (make available to lease, hire)将…张贴出去以招租I don't know whether to sell my house or put it up for rent.put [sth] up for sale v expr (offer for purchase)将…出售He put his house up for sale because it had become too small for his family.put yourself out for [sb] v expr informal (go to trouble for [sb])为了...而为难自己As he's let me down over and over again, I'm not going to put myself out for him.qualified for [sth] adj + prep (having skills for a job)能胜任…的Mark is qualified for the job thanks to his years of experience as a manager.马克担任过多年经理，经验丰富，能胜任这份工作。qualify for [sth] vi + prep (meet requirements for)有资格The family received a letter saying they qualified for state benefits.Jeremy has qualified for entry into one of the country's top schools.那家人收到一封信，称他们有资格享受本州福利。// 杰里米有资格进入全国最顶尖的学校之一。qualify for [sth] vi + prep (sport: be eligible to compete in) (体育比赛)有资格参（赛）In order to qualify for this race, you must be a member of a recognised sporting club.你必须是受认可的运动俱乐部的成员，才有资格参加这次赛跑。qualify [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (educate, prepare: for a job)使…有资格从事This course will qualify students for a career in marketing.这堂课程会使学生们有资格从事营销行业工作。qualify for [sth] vi + prep (be eligible for)有…的资格，符合…的标准Fill in our online form now to see if you qualify for a loan.quest after [sth], quest for [sth] vi + prep formal (seek, search)搜寻；找寻The legend tells of how King Arthur's knights quested for the Holy Grail.传说讲述了亚瑟王的骑士搜寻圣杯的故事。for quite a while adv (for a considerable time)有相当久了；有很长时间了I haven't seen him for quite a while.radio, radio for help vi (call for help)发无线电信号（求救）One of the climbers had fallen and broken his leg, so their guide radioed for help.ransom [sth/sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (take with demand for payment)向…勒索Pirates ransomed the ship for millions of dollars.海盗向船勒索数百万美元的赎金。razz [sb] for [sth], razz [sb] about [sth] v expr US, slang (tease about [sth])因...调侃...razz [sb] about doing [sth], razz [sb] for doing [sth] v expr US, slang (tease for doing [sth])因...做了...而调侃reach for [sth] vi + prep (move to take)去够；去拿He reached for the book.他去够那本书。reach for the brass ring, go for the brass ring v expr figurative, informal (aim for prestigious goal)竭力为之拼搏的目标reach for the stars expr figurative (try to achieve [sth] difficult)做比摘星星都难的事；雄心勃勃ready for [sth] adj + prep (prepared)准备完毕的, 准备好的, 准备就绪的I am ready for anything.我全都准备好了。ready for anything adj informal (fully prepared)作好了一切准备I've packed everything I might possibly need - I'm ready for anything.ready for delivery adj (goods: ready to be sent to recipient)待发货reason for n (cause or source of)…的原因；…的理由My reasons for leaving are not what you think.rebuke [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (criticize, scold for)指责某人做某事；训斥某人做某事The old lady rebuked the young man for pushing into the queue.老妇人指责那个年轻人插队。recompense, recompense [sb], recompense [sb] for [sth] vtr (compensate)赔偿；补偿Mary had to recompense her father for the vase that she accidentally broke.recompense, recompense [sb], recompense [sb] for [sth] vtr (reward, repay)报答；答谢Lucas was recompensed for good behavior at school.redeem [sth] for [sth], redeem [sth] against [sth] vtr + prep (coupon: exchange for)用（赠券等）兑换Roberta redeemed a voucher for a bottle of wine at the supermarket.罗贝塔在超市用赠券兑换了一瓶红酒。refuse consent for [sth] v expr (not allow [sth])不同意...Ministers have refused consent for a wind farm located in central Sutherland.register for [sth] vi + prep (enrol)注册Louisa registered for a pottery class at the community center.路易莎在社区中心注册了一门陶艺课。relish for [sth] n (pleasurable anticipation)兴趣；乐趣；吸引力Tina wanted them to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats, but Barry didn't have much relish for the idea.render [sth] for [sth] vtr formal (give in return)回报；回应The best way to deal with rude people is to render politeness for rudeness.renominate [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (propose for award again)重新提名repine for [sth] vi + prep literary (yearn)渴望；向往report for [sth] vi + prep (show up) (工作)报到You must report for work on time.你上班必须准时报到才行。report for duty v expr (be present at military post) (军队)前来报到The soldiers were ordered to report for duty at six in the morning.reprimand [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep formal (rebuke, tell off)因某事训斥某人The teacher reprimanded the children for breaking the rules.reproach [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (resent for [sth])呵斥；斥责George reproached the mayor for her anti-business policies.reproach [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (resent for doing [sth])责备某人做某事She reproached me for not calling often enough.requisite for [sth] n often plural ([sth] that is required)必需品；必备物品What are the requisites for a polar expedition?resent [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (feel aggrieved at [sb])因为…对某人不满；因为…怨恨Margaret resents her son for his drug addiction.玛格丽特因为自己儿子吸毒成瘾而对他大为不满。resent [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (feel aggrieved at [sb])怨恨某人做某事；因为…对某人不满They resented us having better seats than they had.他们因为我们的座位更好而对我们不满。respect [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (person: esteem, admire)因为某事崇敬某人；由于某事敬佩某人They all respected him for his hard work.他们都因为他的勤恳工作而敬佩他。respect [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (person: admire)由于某事尊敬某人；由于某事敬佩某人I really respect Phoebe for volunteering at the hospital.菲比在医院做义工，我真的很敬佩她。responsible for [sth] adj + prep (involving accountability)承担责任的They are jointly responsible for the project's future success.他们都对项目未来的成功负有责任。responsible for doing [sth] expr (in charge of doing)负责做某事He was responsible for handing out the invitations.他负责发出邀请。responsible for [sth/sb] adj + prep (in charge of)为…负责；负责I am responsible for my sister while my parents are away.Helen is responsible for the entire sales department.父母外出的时候，我负责照顾妹妹。// 整个销售部门都由海伦负责。responsible for [sth] adj + prep (guilty of)是造成…的原因；为…负责He is responsible for his crimes.他为自己的犯罪行为负责。responsible for doing [sth] expr (guilty of doing)为…负责I am responsible for having broken the vase.打碎花瓶的人是我。responsible for [sth] adj + prep (causing)引起了, 是造成…的原因High winds are responsible for the capsized boats.狂风是造成翻船的原因。revise for [sth] vi + prep UK (study for an exam)为…复习；为…复习功课Robert is revising for an exam.罗伯特为一场考试复习功课。reward for [sth] n (prize for [sth])奖品；奖励The soccer team received trophies as rewards for winning the tournament.那只足球队赢得了锦标赛，获得了奖杯。reward for doing [sth] n (prize for doing [sth])奖品；奖励；奖金I sat down with a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit as a reward for doing all the housework.我坐下来，喝了一杯茶，吃了一块巧克力饼干，作为完成所有家务的奖励。reward for [sth] n (financial prize)为…而提供的酬金Police offered a reward for the outlaw's capture.警方悬赏捉拿歹徒。reward [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (give a gift in return for [sth])为…给…奖赏The teacher rewarded the class for good behavior.大家表现很好，所以老师奖励了全班。reward [sb] for doing [sth] v expr (give a gift for [sth] done)为做…给…酬谢The man rewarded Richard for returning his dog.理查德归还了那位男子的狗，获得了他的酬谢。ride for a fall v expr informal, figurative (be heading for failure or disaster)自讨苦吃；自寻死路Darryl's sister told him he was riding for a fall when he fell in love with his friend's mother.be right for [sb] adj (compatible with [sb])对…合适的；对…最恰当的Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other.所有人都知道马歇尔和伊莱恩是最契合的一对。ringer, a ringer for [sb], dead ringer, a dead ringer for [sb] n slang (person identical to another)外貌酷似的人Has anyone ever said that you're a ringer for George Clooney?ripe for [sth] adj + prep figurative (ready)时机成熟The tax system is ripe for reform.现在时机成熟，可以进行税务系统改革。room for improvement n (shortcoming, deficiency)提高空间，改进余地Although your attendance rate is good, your overall job performance leaves room for improvement.room for maneuver (US), room for manoeuvre (UK) n figurative (leeway)余地，调整空间Run for it! interj (Escape!)快跑！run for office (US), stand for election (UK) v expr (try to get elected to a public position)竞选run for president vi US (stand for election)竞选总统The governor decided not to run for president after all.Run for your life! interj (to save your life)拼命跑！save, save for prep dated or formal (except)除了；除…以外Everyone came home for Christmas, save my sister who lives in Paris.圣诞节的时候，所有的人都回家来了，除了我妹妹，她住在巴黎。say sorry to [sb] for [sth] v expr (apologize to [sb] for [sth] done)为某事向某人道歉scour [sth] for [sth/sb] vtr + prep figurative (search all over)四处搜查某处寻找The police scoured the forest for the suspect, but they could not find him.screen for [sth] vi + prep (test to find [sth])筛查The new technology will make it easier for the hospital's medical teams to screen for breast cancer.screen [sb/sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (test [sb/sth] to find [sth])为...而筛查scrump for [sth] vi + prep UK, regional (fruit: steal)偷摘...There was a big orchard near my school and all the kids used to scrump for apples there.search for [sth] vi + prep (look for [sth])寻找；搜寻；查找He is searching for his keys.他在找钥匙。search [sth] for [sth/sb] vtr + prep (examine for)在…中仔细搜查Jessica searched her office for her keys.杰西卡在她的办公室中仔细搜寻自己的钥匙。search for [sth] vi + prep (look on internet) (在网上)搜索，查找He searched for the answer online.他在网上搜索答案。sell for [sth] vi + prep (have a given price)按...的价格出售；售价；send away for [sth] v expr (order by post)邮购I sent away for some personalised T-shirts.set a trap for [sb] v expr (ensnare, trick)为某人设下陷阱；给某人下套We set a trap for him to see if we were right about him stealing from the till.set the date for [sth], set a date for [sth], set the date of [sth] v expr (schedule a day for)为…定好日子；为…定下日期We have set the date for the next meeting: March 23rd.set the standard for, set the standard in v expr (do [sth] at an exemplary quality)为...设立标准；给...设下标杆a shill for [sth] n US, slang (person who advertises [sth])雇佣的骗子；托儿shoot for [sth] vi + prep US, slang, figurative (aspire to)争取得到；为...而努力shoot for the moon v expr mainly US, figurative (strive for the best)远大志向；远大抱负short for [sth] adj + prep (abbreviation of)是…的缩写；是…的简写The name "Betty" is sometimes short for "Elizabeth".名字“贝蒂（Betty）”有些时候是“伊丽莎白（Elizabeth）”的简写。short-list, shortlist vtr often passive (choose as finalist)将…列入决选名单The author was surprised when her debut novel was shortlisted for a literature award.show consideration for [sb] v expr (exhibit respect for)表现出对…的尊重I try always to show consideration for old people.show respect for [sb/sth] v expr (show high regard)对…表现出敬意；对…表示尊重We train all our employees to show respect for the customers.a showcase for [sth] n figurative (display of [sth])…的展示平台The convention is a showcase for new products.这次大会是新产品的展示平台。sigh for [sth], sigh after [sth] vi + prep figurative (pine, yearn)渴望；渴盼Rachel is still sighing after that promotion.a sight for sore eyes expr (welcome after tough time)让人高兴，令人心旷神怡sign, sign for [sth] n (sign language)手语Do you know the sign for "cat" in American Sign Language?sign for [sth] vi + prep (acknowledge receipt)签收I will sign for this so you have a record of delivery.sign for [sb] vi + prep (sign on behalf of [sb] else)代表…签字Pass me the letter and I'll sign for him as he's not available just now.sign [sb] up for [sth] v expr (enrol [sb] for [sth])为…报名参加The mother signed her kids up for summer camp.母亲为孩子们报名参加夏令营。single [sb] out for [sth], single out [sb] for [sth] v expr (give [sb] particular attention)单单…某人；唯独…某人Liam's classmates singled him out for bullying because he was shy.利亚姆的同学们单单欺负他，因为他比较害羞。size [sth/sb] up for [sth] v expr (measure for clothing) (为穿衣)给...测量尺寸，估计...大小The tailor sized Morris up for his wedding suit.裁缝测量了莫里斯的尺寸来为他定制结婚礼服。slam [sb/sth] for doing [sth] v expr figurative, informal (criticize)因某人做了某事而对其大肆抨击The boss slammed Norma for getting the order wrong.老板因诺尔玛弄错了订单而对她大肆抨击。slam [sb/sth] for [sth] vtr + prep informal, figurative (criticize, attack verbally)为某事大肆抨击某人Henry slammed Daniel for his mistake.slate [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep mainly, US figurative, often passive (plan, schedule)将…计划用作；预定将…用作The factory is slated for closure.工厂将计划关闭。slate [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep mainly US, figurative, often passive (put on a shortlist) (提名)提名…为候选人；选定；预定This senator is slated for vice president in a few years.这位议员已获得内定，几年内就能成为副总统。so much for [sth] expr informal (disappointment, failure)...只好作罢；...泡汤了So much for my plans to spend today at the beach; it's pouring with rain!so much for that! interj informal (disappointment, failure) (表示失望、恼火)就这样吧，就此作罢I failed my entrance exam yet again. So much for that!so much for that! interj informal (enough discussion)那件事就谈到这里Well, so much for that! Maybe we can talk about something else now.soak [sb], soak [sb] for [sth] vtr mainly US, figurative, informal (get money from)向…敲竹杠；向…征重税；向…乱开价Tamsin soaked Paul for ten dollars.sorrow for [sb] vi + prep literary (feel sad for)为某人悲伤, 为某人伤心The congregation sang the hymn 'O mother of sorrows, who sorrows for all'.教堂信众演唱了悲痛圣母颂歌。sorry for yourself adj (self-pitying)自怨自艾的，自怜的There's no point in feeling sorry for yourself; you just have to move on with your life.The stray dog looked so sorry for himself that Sue's heart melted, and she took him home with her.speak for itself v expr figurative (be self-evident)不言而喻The cause of the accident speaks for itself: someone was careless.speak for yourself v expr informal (that is not my opinion)我可不这么认为"I really liked the film." "Speak for yourself!"spoiling for [sth] adj (eager for [sth])迫不及待的；按捺不住的be spoken for v expr (have a romantic partner)名花有主，在恋爱中be spoken for v expr (be claimed, reserved)已被预订的spokesperson, spokesperson for [sb/sth] n figurative (representative)代言人He's suddenly become a spokesperson for the working poor.他突然成了贫苦人民的代言人。stand up for [sb] v expr figurative (defend [sb])支持；拥护Johnston was a hero who stood up for his fellow captors without regard for his own safety.约翰斯顿是一个英雄，他不顾自身安危，为与他一同被捕的同伴挺身而出。stand up for [sth] v expr figurative (advocate [sth])捍卫；维护Martin Luther King Jr. stood up for the rights of African Americans.马丁·路德·金捍卫了非裔美国人的权利。stand up for yourself v expr (defend yourself)捍卫自己，维护自己的权利Suzie has to learn to stand up for herself.stay tuned for [sth] v expr (radio, TV: keep listening, watching for) (广播)继续听； (电视)继续看Stay tuned for these important announcements.请继续关注这些重要的通知。steel yourself, steel yourself for [sth], steel yourself to do [sth] vtr + refl (get ready to face a challenge)做好准备面对（挑战）；坚强起来，坚强些Steel yourself, because big changes are coming!做好准备，因为大变革就要来了！stickle for [sth] vi + prep dated (contend for)坚持要；吵着要Annie stickled for a larger portion of meat, as she was sure her sister had more than her.安妮吵着要偏大的一块肉，因为她确定他姐姐那块更大。stickler, a stickler for [sth] n informal (person who insists on [sth])坚持…的人Maddy is a stickler for the rules and will never agree to cheating.a stooge for [sb] n pejorative (person: puppet for [sb]) (人)傀儡, 走狗The teachers appear to be stooges for the headmaster.strapped for [sth] adj slang (short of [sth]: time, money, etc.) (时间、金钱等)…短缺的I'm a little strapped for time; can we talk about this tomorrow?strapped for cash, strapped adj slang (short of money)手头紧的；缺钱的I'm a bit strapped for cash right now – can I pay you back next week?strike a blow for [sth/sb] v expr (do [sth] to support [sth/sb])支持strive for [sth] vi + prep (work hard to achieve)努力争取；力求I strive for perfection when I write.struggle for existence n (nature: fight for survival)为生存而战；为生存斗争stuck for words adj (not knowing what to say)语塞；顿口无言When asked why he was late, he was stuck for words.study for [sth] vi + prep (learn or revise for: an exam) (如考试)为…而学习，为…而复习Make sure you study well for your upcoming exams.请确保自己能为接下来的考试而好好复习。sub for [sb] vi + prep informal, abbreviation (be substitute for, stand in for) (substitute for的缩写形式)代替I often sub for the English teacher at the public school.substitute [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (use in place of [sth] else)用…代替；用...替换Since I'm lactose intolerant, I substituted water for milk in the recipe.我乳糖不耐受，所以把食谱中的牛奶换成了水。substitute for [sb] vi + prep (replace in a job)代替；替代At this meeting, Mr Jones will be substituting for Mr Smith, who is off sick today.史密斯先生因病委托琼斯先生代为出席本次会议。substitute for [sb] vi + prep (as teacher)代课Mrs. Black substituted for our science teacher today.a sucker for [sth] n slang (unable to resist [sth])不能抵制…诱惑的人；对…着迷的人Amanda is a sucker for a hard luck story.阿曼达对悲剧故事完全没有抵抗力。sue for [sth] vi + prep (take legal action to obtain)为了获取…提起诉讼Survivors of a plane crash often sue for damages. Some divorced parents sue for full custody of their children.空难幸存者通常会提起诉讼，要求赔偿。有些离异父母为了获得子女的完全监护权而提起诉讼。sue for [sth] vi + prep (take legal action because of)就…提起诉讼；因…提起诉讼Following the scandalous story the newspaper published, the aristocrat is suing for libel.在报纸刊登了那桩丑闻后，那位贵族以诽谤为由提起了诉讼。sue for [sth] vi + prep (formally appeal for [sth])就...提起诉讼sue for [sb]'s hand v expr literary, dated (court, woo)向…求爱, 追求suffer for [sth] vi + prep (endure pain for the sake of)为…而遭受疼痛The athlete suffered for his pursuit of perfection.那名运动员为他自身对完美的追求而受苦。suffer for [sth] vi + prep (be inconvenienced because of)因为…而受罪；为…而受苦The painter suffered for his art.那个画家因为自己的艺术而受罪。sufficient for prep (enough for)对…足够He received a stipend sufficient for his basic needs.suitable for [sb] adj + prep (appropriate for [sb])对某人合适的；适合某人的This movie is not suitable for young children because of the violence.由于有暴力画面，这部电影不适合小孩子看。suitable for [sb] adj + prep (compatible with [sb])与…相配的；和…和谐的He doesn't think his daughter's boyfriend is suitable for her.他不认为女儿的男朋友与她相配。suitable for [sth] adj + prep (appropriate for [sth])适合…的That bright pink dress is not suitable for a funeral.那件亮粉色的裙子不适合葬礼场合。suitable for doing [sth] expr (appropriate for an activity)适合；适宜Tonight, be sure to wear shoes suitable for going out dancing.今天晚上，请保证穿适合的鞋子去跳舞。support, support for [sth] n (approval, backing)支持；赞同There's a lot of popular support for the organic food movement.这场有机食品运动得到了许多人的支持。surrogate [sb] for [sb] vtr + prep (put in place of)取代；替代swap [sth] for [sth], also UK: swop [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep informal (trade one item for another)用…换…，用…交换…The coffee shop has swapped its plastic cups for eco-friendly paper ones.那家咖啡馆用环保的纸杯替换了本身的塑料杯。sweep [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (search) (地雷)在…清扫；在…搜索The squadron swept the area for mines. The spies swept the room for bugs.分遣队在该地区清扫地雷。间谍在房间搜索窃听器。swing for [sth] vi + prep dated, slang (be hanged for a crime) (旧时俚语)因…被绞死；犯...罪而获绞刑"You'll swing for what you've done!" said the widow to the outlaw.寡妇对歹徒说：“你将会因自己的所作所为而被绞死！”switch [sth] with [sth], switch [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (exchange for [sth])交换；替换They played a prank on me by secretly switching my tea for onion soup.他们捉弄我，偷偷把我的茶换成了洋葱汤。swot for [sth] vi + prep UK, informal (study for an exam)用功Jeannie spent the weekend swotting for the exam.a synonym for [sth] n (word: same meaning as another)…的同义词What's a good synonym for "enthusiastic"?“热情洋溢”比较贴切的同义词是什么？；tailor-made for [sth/sb] adj figurative (perfectly suited)为…量身打造的Jim has always loved trains, so his new job as a train driver is tailor-made for him.take a turn for the worse v expr (deteriorate)恶化，变糟His condition remained stable for three days, then suddenly he took a turn for the worse.take [sb] for a ride v expr figurative, informal (deceive, fool [sb])欺骗某人；诈骗某人When he discovered his wallet was missing, he realized she'd taken him for a ride.take [sb] for a ride v expr (transport [sb] in a car)用汽车载某人；载某人一程He took her for a ride along the coast at sunset.take [sb/sth] for granted v expr (not value fully)认为…理所当然；想当然Children often take their parents for granted.孩子们常常认为父母的所作所为理所当然。take [sb] to task for [sth], bring [sb] to task for [sth] v expr (reprimand [sb] for [sth])因...而训斥...The coach took them to task for their poor performance.take [sb] to task for doing [sth], bring [sb] to task for doing [sth] v expr (reprimand [sb] for doing [sth])因...做了...而训斥take [sb]'s word for it, take [sb]'s word for that v expr (believe what [sb] says)相信某人的话taken for granted adj (undervalued, not seen as special)被认为是理所当然的tap [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep slang (money: borrow from) (尤指钱)向…索要, 借The teenager tapped her mother for £20.targeted for [sth] expr (singled out for: blame, abuse)以...作为某事目标；专挑...做某事The singer is often targeted by trolls on social media for her political views.taste for [sth] n (liking for)对…的喜爱，对…嗜好Since he moved to Italy, George has acquired a taste for expensive suits.自从乔治搬去意大利，他就染上了对昂贵西服的嗜好。teaser for [sth] n (advertisement, preview) (电视、电影)预告片, 预告节目They've been showing a provocative teaser for tomorrow's episode.他们为明天的剧集播放了非常让人好奇的预告。tender for [sth] vi + prep (bid for a contract)投标；竞标There are several firms tendering for this contract.有好几家公司都在为这份合约竞标。test [sb], test [sb] for [sth] vtr (perform medical check) (医疗)检测，因为…而对…进行化验The doctor tested Mark for TB.医生检测马克是否患上了结核病。test [sth], test [sth] for [sth] vtr (analyse)检验；化验Neil is having his urine tested for various disorders.他正在做尿检，看有哪些异常。test positive for [sth] v expr (have positive result for a condition)...检测呈阳性thank [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep (express gratitude)表示感谢；道谢；谢谢Charlene thanked Scott for the flowers.Mike thanked Jane for helping him with his maths homework.查琳感谢斯科特送花给她。// 麦克感谢简帮他完成数学作业。thank [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep ironic (blame)责备, 责怪Who do we have to thank for this mess?Thank you for interj (gratitude for [sth]) (感叹词)因为…谢谢你Thank you for the box of chocolates.谢谢你给的那盒巧克力。Thank you for doing [sth] interj (gratitude for [sth] done) (感叹词)因为做…谢谢你Thank you for helping me with my homework.谢谢你帮助我完成作业。Thank You For Not Smoking expr written (no-smoking sign) (禁止吸烟标志)请勿吸烟，谢谢thankful for [sth] adj + prep (grateful for)感激；感谢；对…表示感激Rachel was thankful for all the good things in her life.蕾切尔十分感激她人生中的所有美好事物。that's for sure! interj informal (expressing agreement) (非正式用语)我很肯定。This operation will relieve the pain in your abdomen – that's for sure!the same holds for [sth/sb] expr (this is also true of)对...也适用The time is ripe for [sth] expr (it is the right moment for [sth])做某事的时机已经成熟The time is ripe for change.there is a time and a place for everything, there is a time and place for everything expr (responding to [sth] inappropriate)凡事要讲究时间和场合there's no accounting for [sth] expr ([sth] can't be explained)无法解释；说不通Kevin has been odd lately; there's no accounting for his behaviour.there's no accounting for taste, there's no accounting for tastes expr (taste can't be explained)人的爱憎好恶是无法解释的I have no idea what Chloe sees in Dean; there's no accounting for taste.There's no help for it. expr (there is no remedy)没有办法；毫无办法There's no help for it. We'll have to sell the house.think for yourself v expr (be capable of independent thought)独立思考thirst for knowledge n figurative (intense desire to learn) (比喻)求知欲Jim had a genuine thirst for knowledge.thirsty for [sth] adj + prep figurative (desirous of)渴望...的；渴求...的However much work you give Rachel, she's always thirsty for more.不管你交给蕾切尔多少工作，她总是渴望再多干点。throw [sb] for a loop, knock [sb] for a loop v expr (upset, shock)非常震惊；大吃一惊The news of her brother’s death really threw Evie for a loop. Discovering his wife had been cheating on him with his best friend knocked Stuart for a loop.tit for tat n informal (revenge, retaliation)以牙还牙，针锋相对tit for tat n informal (exchange)你一言我一语地交流The two colleagues kept up their good-natured tit for tat all afternoon.两位同事整个下午都在你一言我一语地友好交流着。tit for tat adv informal (in retaliation)以牙还牙地, 报复地My opponent retaliated tit for tat.tit for tat adv informal (in exchange)彼此地；交换地The comedians exchanged jokes tit for tat.几位喜剧演员相互开着玩笑。tit-for-tat adj informal (retaliatory, vengeful)以牙还牙的, 复仇的Police believe that the two murders were tit-for-tat killings between rival gangs.tit-for-tat adj informal (as an exchange, in return) (非正式用语)作为交换的；相应的The friends' tit-for-tat banter sometimes went on for hours.to all intents and purposes, also US: for all intents and purposes expr (practically speaking)实际上说；实际来看be to blame for [sth] v expr (be responsible, guilty for)因...承担责任；...错在Your mother is to blame for this whole situation.to die for adj informal, figurative (extremely desirable)不惜一切要得到的；极想得到的too close for comfort adj (dangerously near to [sth/sb])离得太近；步步紧跟The suspicious-looking man was too close for comfort, so we crossed the street.too cool for school adj figurative, slang (conceited, superior)前卫的；自信满满的too much for [sb] prep (overwhelming)超出…的能力之外，非…所能应付；超出…的忍耐范围之外Caring for six children was too much for the exhausted young mother.too much for [sb] prep (intolerable)超出…的能力之外，非…所能应付；超出…的忍耐范围之外Losing his wife was too much for him to bear.tool up for [sth] v expr (prepare for [sth])为...做好准备touch, touch [sb] for [sth] vtr (borrow money from)向…借钱He touched me for twenty pounds yesterday.tout for [sth] vi + prep (solicit blatantly)招揽The business was touting for customers by sending out a mailshot.那家公司通过邮寄广告的形式招揽顾客。trade [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep mainly US (swap: exchange [sth] for [sth] else)用…换…，用…交换…He traded his bar of chocolate for her biscuit.他用自己的巧克力条换她的饼干。trade [sth] with [sb], trade [sth] with [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep informal (exchange or swop [sth] with)与某人交换某物Jack traded the cow with a merchant for a handful of beans.杰克用那头牛与商人交换了一把豆子。trade off [sth] for [sth], trade off [sth] against [sth] v expr figurative (sacrifice for [sth])以某物换取某物；牺牲...换取The new speakers look stylish, but I would not trade off the sound for the appearance.这些新扬声器看起来很时髦，不过我是不会用声音品质来换取外观的。trade [sth] up for [sth], trade up [sth] for [sth] v expr (exchange: for [sth] of higher value)以...换...；以...与...交易备注: 特指用低价品换高价品trawl for [sth] vi + prep figurative (search for [sth])查阅；搜集The police trawled for clues as to the woman's whereabouts, but they couldn't find anything.troll [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep (fish: try to catch) (钓鱼)在…中拖钓We trolled the river for bass.我们在河里拖钓鲈鱼。try for [sth] vi + prep informal (attempt to attain)力争获得He wanted to try for a Bachelor's Degree.turn to [sb] for help v expr (ask [sb] for assistance)向某人寻求帮助a turn up for the books n ([sth] surprising)意想不到的事情；意料之外的事umpire for [sth/sb] vi + prep (tennis, etc.: act as referee)为…担任裁判Gus umpired for the Illinois High School Field Hockey Association.unaccounted, unaccounted for, unaccounted-for adj (not explained)未解释说明的Police are investigating the unaccounted disappearance of a young woman from Stockport.unaccounted for adj (missing)下落不明的, 失踪的unadapted to [sth], unadapted for [sth] adj + prep (not suitable)不适应…的，不适合…的unasked, unasked for, unasked-for adj (unsolicited, not sought)主动提出的；未经请求的Emily insisted on giving us her advice even though it was unasked for.uncalled-for, uncalled for adj (unfair, unjust)没道理的；没有正当理由的；不恰当的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.Her last comment was uncalled for so he stormed out of the house.uncared-for adj (unkempt, not tended)没人照料的；无人打理的uncared-for adj (unloved, friendless)无人照顾的；被忽视的understudy for [sb] vi (stand in for an actor)担任（某人的）预备演员As a young actor, Colin once understudied for Sir John Gielgud.unfit for [sth] adj + prep (inadequate for)不适合That brand of oil is unfit for use in any car made since 1985.unfit for human consumption adj (not safe to eat)不宜食用的；不适合人吃的The 60-year-old chocolate was unfit for human consumption.unfitting for [sth] adj + prep (not suitable)对...不适合的，不适合做...的unlooked-for adj (unexpected, not foreseen)没想到的, 意外的unprepared for [sth] adj + prep (not ready for)没有做好…的准备；没有准备好Kate was unprepared for the test because she had not done any revision.unprepared for [sth] adj + prep (not expecting)没有做好…的心理准备；没料到I was unprepared for the news George gave me.unprovided for, unprovided-for adj + prep (having no financial support)...无经济来源的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.up for [sth] prep (due for: renewal, etc.)将要...；就要...He is up for promotion in the spring.到了春天，他将升职。up for [sth] prep informal (keen, willing)愿意...；乐意..We are going to a party. Are you up for it?我们去参加聚会。 你去吗？up for doing [sth] expr informal (keen, willing to do)乐意做某事；有兴趣做某事I asked Tracey if she was up for coming with me on the trip.up for consideration adj informal (being considered)在考虑中的；提起以考虑的The next topic up for consideration is the new bridge.up for debate adj (open to discussion)有待讨论；有待商榷The future of Britain's nuclear weapons system is up for debate.up for discussion adj (open to debate)提出来讨论The subject of you going to the party is not up for discussion.up for discussion adj (to be discussed)准备要讨论的The question will be up for discussion at our next meeting.up for grabs adj informal (available)待价而沽；供人争夺I don't want this bag of chips any more - it's up for grabs.up for grabs adj informal, figurative (available)可得的；可争取的；待人获取的The championship title is up for grabs at this final race of the season.up for it expr UK, slang (sexually available)愿意接受性爱Mark made a pass at Jennifer because he thought she was up for it.up for it expr informal (willing to do [sth])愿意做up for negotiation adj (open to debate)可以讨论的；可以商讨的In a divorce settlement, everything is up for negotiation.upbraid [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep formal (reprimand for)为某事训斥某人The headteacher upbraided the pupils for their rudeness.upbraid [sb] for doing [sth] v expr formal (reprimand for doing)为做了某事训斥某人The teacher upbraided Ginny for failing to learn her times tables.used for [sth] adj + prep (utilized for [sth])用于This kettle is used for green tea only.这个壶是专门用于泡制绿茶的。used for doing [sth] expr (utilized for [sth])用于做Pencils are used for writing.铅笔是用于书写的工具。value for money n (good quality at cheap price)合算，划算；物有所值，物美价廉The holiday was great value for money.这次假期很划算。vie for [sth] vi + prep (compete for [sth])竞争Tomorrow you young athletes will vie for a blue ribbon.；vie with [sb] for [sth] v expr (compete)竞争Hundreds of candidates are vying for 30 seats in the assembly.vote for [sth/sb] vi + prep (register one's approval of, elect)投票支持Who will you vote for in the upcoming election?vouch for [sb] vi + prep (give support)担保；保证Harry vouched for Dan by lending him some money when he had a lot of debts.vouch for [sth] vi + prep (defend, corroborate)为…担保；为…证明I can vouch for his honesty; I even trust him with the keys to my own house.wait for [sb/sth] vi + prep (await)等待；等I'm waiting for someone special.我正在等一个特别的人。wait for [sb/sth] to do [sth] vi + prep (await [sth])等待…做…，等…做…We are going to wait for the office to open.我们要去等办公室开门。wait [sth] for [sb] vtr + prep US, informal (postpone, delay)为…推迟（开饭）Please wait lunch for me; I'll be there in a moment.请为我推迟午饭时间，我很快就到。weep for [sb/sth] vi + prep figurative (mourn, grieve for)哀悼；悼念The nation wept for the terrorism casualties.weep for [sb/sth] vi + prep (shed tears for)为…哭泣；为…流泪Bill's family and friends went on weeping for him long after his funeral.weep for [sth], weep with [sth] vi + prep (shed tears because of)因…流泪；因…哭泣Agnes isn't sad; she is weeping for joy.what for? informal (why? to what purpose?) (非正式用语)为什么？You bought another hat? What for? You already have lots.What's good for the goose is good for the gander, What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander expr figurative ([sth] should apply equally)一律平等；同样适用whet [sb]'s appetite, whet [sb]'s appetite for [sth] v expr figurative (make [sb] eager for [sth])吊起了某人的胃口；勾起了某人的兴致The city tour whetted our appetite for bigger adventures.wishful for [sth] adj + prep (literary)对...心怀渴望的The villagers were wishful for better times.word for word adv (verbatim, using the exact wording)逐字地The cheater copied his neighbor's answer word for word.work for [sb] vi + prep informal (be OK with [sb])…对某人来说可以，…对某人而言可行I could meet you at 2 pm on Wednesday; does that work for you?我能够在周三下午2点见你，这个时间对你来说可行吗？work for [sb/sth] vi + prep (be employed by)为…工作；为…效力I work for the government.我为政府工作。work for [sb] vi + prep (do tasks or jobs for [sb])为…工作；受雇于Tom works for Mrs Pritchard, doing gardening and repair jobs.汤姆为普里查德夫人工作，从事园艺和修理工作。work for [sb] vi + prep informal (be suitable, convenient for [sb])对…来说方便I could meet with you at my office next Tuesday; does that work for you?下周二我可以在我的办公室与你见面，你方便吗？work for hire, work made for hire n US ([sth] created for job)雇佣作品The piece is a work for hire, so the artist cannot collect royalties.WWF n initialism (World Wide Fund for Nature)世界自然基金会备注: The organization continues to be known as the World Wildlife Fund in the US and Canada, but is now the World Wide Fund for Nature outside North America.yearn for [sth/sb] vi + prep (desire)渴望；想望I yearn for a home-cooked meal. |
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