for

[fɔ:]

prep.为, 因为, 代表, 往, 支持, 关于, 给
conj.因为

prep.

1. 为, 为了

They fought for national independence.

他们为民族独立而战。

This letter is for you.

这是你的信。

2. 代替; 代表

We used boxes for chairs.

我们用箱子当椅子坐。

3. 因为, 由于

I am sorry for what I said to you.

我后悔不该对你讲那些话。

4. 在(指定时间)

The meeting is arranged for 9 o'clock.

会议安排在九点钟。

5. (表示时间、距离等)达, 计

You can see for miles from the roof.

你站在屋顶上可以看到数英里之外。

6. 对于, 关于; 在……方面

I am too old for the job.

我年纪太大, 做不了这工作。

7. 为得到, 为赢得

He sent the waiter for a packet of cigarettes.

他让侍者去拿一盒香烟。

8. 以……为代价; 以……交换

He sold his car for 500 dollars.

他以五百美元把车卖了。

9. 当作, 作为

Do you take me for a millionaire?

你是不是把我当百万富翁?

10. 赞成; 支持; 倾向于

Are you for the government or against it?

你是支持还是反对政府?

11. 朝……方向去; 往, 向

He left for Taipei.

他出发去台北。

12. 就……而言

She is sophisticated for her age.

就年龄而言她是世故了一点。

conj.

因为, 由于

We must start early, for it will take two hours to drive to the airport.

我们得早点动身, 因为开车去机场得花两个小时。

词义辨析

同义:

prep.以……为目的

for the purpose of  in order to  with the goal of  so as to become  with a view to  in quest of  seeking  looking for  destined for  in destination of  towards  to

prep.因为

concerning  appropriate to  fitting for  suited to  adapted to  fit to

prep.代替

instead of  in place of  as a replacement for  in exchange for  in return for

prep.至于

as regards  with regard to  respecting  with reference to  proportionate to  in proportion to

prep.经过(多少时间)

during  throughout  through

prep.喜欢

in favor of  favorable to  in support of  supportive of  with

prep.就……而论

in the interest of  contributive to  for the sake of  in the honour of

prep.……的原因

by reason of  because of  on account of  caused by  resultant to  due to

conj.因为

since  as  inasmuch as  forasmuch as  whereas  seeing that  because  

反义:

prep.赞成; 支持

against  

补充

forfor英:[fɔ:, fə] 美:[fɔr,fə]prep.1.(表示时间)在(某一特定时间); 在…时节; 持续达2.(表示方向)向, 朝, 开往They made a rush for the exit.他们猛然冲向出口处。3.(表示对象) 替, 帮, 给, 为…做准备, 对, 对于, 对…来说, 在…一方What can I do for you?我能帮你什么忙吗?Let me lift that heavy box for you.让我替你提那只重箱子。You had to be ready for any emergency.你得随时预防不测。This inspired in them a love for learning.这使他们产生了学习的热情。Fortunately for him, he can swim.对他来说幸运的是, 他会游泳。He speaks too softly for her to hear.他讲话声音太轻, 她听不见。4.(表示原因)因为, 由于, 作为…的结果I'm pretty angry with you for not telling me.由于你没有告诉我, 我对你很生气。5.(表示距离)延续达, 计有I followed him for some distance.我跟着他走了一段路程。6.(表示结果)当做, 作为, 作为…的部分, 就…的条件而言We can't accept that as a basis for a decision.我们不能同意以此为基础来做出决定。7.(表示目的)为了…, 适用于The ship sent out a message for help.船只发出求救信号。She's the very person for the work.她最适合干这项工作。8.(表示态度)支持, 赞同, 想要Are you for the plan or against it?你支持这计划还是反对它呢?9.(表示比率)按…比例, 以…价格, 第…次I bought this book for ￡3.我买这本书花了三英镑。I met them for the second time last week.我上周第二次遇见他们。conj.1.因为, 由于Prepare to alight, for we are almost there.我们马上要到了, 准备下车吧。

例句

1. I'd like to book a table for two please.我想预订一个两人餐位。 2. Is that present for me?那是给我的礼物吗？ 3. There's a phone call for you.有你一个电话。 4. He works for the government.他为政府工作。 5. heading for the border前往边境 6. He went for the paper.他去拿报纸了。 7. It's time for lunch.该吃午饭了。 8. a quest for victory对胜利的追求 9. What's it for?它是干什么用的？ 10. Give me some money!—What for?给我一些钱！—— 干什么用？ 11. People congratulated him.—What for?人们向他表示祝贺。——为什么？ 12. If we don't have the book in stock we can order it for you.如果我们没有您要买的书, 我们可以为您订购。 13. Could you pick up my dry cleaning for me?你能代我取一下干洗的衣服吗？ 14. I am so happy for you!我真为你感到高兴！ 15. I had nothing but contempt for him.我对他只有鄙视。 16. Many new trains have space for wheelchairs.许多新型列车为坐轮椅人士留有空间。 17. There's no time for another rehearsal now.现在没时间再彩排一遍了。 18. The house is for sale.此房出售。 19. The carpet is suitable for use in a bedroom.这块地毯适合在卧室使用。 20. The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink.切香肠用的刀放在水槽里。 21. economic aid for the future reconstruction of the country用于该国未来经济重建的经济援助 22. This key is for switching off the computer.这个键是用来关闭电脑的。 23. He explained his reasons for resigning.他解释了辞职的原因。 24. The doctor could find no cause for his tiredness.医生找不到他感觉疲惫的原因。 25. I've been learning French for two years.两年里我一直在学习法语。 26. She's been away for a month.她已经离开一个月了。 27. I have known her for years.我认识她好多年了。 28. We're going to Spain for a fortnight.我们打算去西班牙待两个星期。 29. There are road works for three kilometres.有3公里的道路施工。 30. We walked for miles.我们走了几公里的路。 31. I sold it for £5.我以五镑的价格把它卖掉了。 32. He charged £60 for changing the tyre.换这个轮胎他收了60英镑。 33. We will be unveiling our latest fashions for the autumn.我们的最新款秋季时装即将亮相。 34. The meeting is scheduled for Friday.会议安排在周五。 35. I'll be home for Christmas.我会回家过圣诞节。 36. What would you like for your birthday?你过生日想要什么？ 37. They would be leaving for Rio early next morning.他们明天一早出发去里约热内卢。 38. I took the next train for Birmingham.我坐了下一趟开往伯明翰的列车。 39. What matters for most scientists is funding.对于大多数科学家来说, 资金至关重要。 40. for her, books were a necessity.对她来说, 书籍是必需品。 41. It would be good experience for him.对他来说, 那将是一次不错的经历。 42. It wasn't easy for me to apologize to her.让我向她道歉不是件容易的事。 43. I had arranged for my luggage to be sent on ahead.我已经安排提前运送我的行李。 44. He was tall for an eight-year-old.对一个8岁的孩子而言, 他长得很高。 45. It's cold for July.在七月里, 这样的日子算是凉快的了。 46. Right, who's for a toasted sandwich?好啦, 谁想吃烤三明治？ 47. Anyone for a game of chess?有人想下盘棋吗？ 48. Wendy decided that tennis was not for her.温迪认定网球不适合她。 49. I don't think he's right for you.我觉得他并不适合你。 50. What's the French for 'lion'?法语中“狮子”怎么说？ 51. Oxford is famous for its university.牛津因其大学而闻名。 52. We jumped for joy.我们高兴得跳了起来。 53. for fear of being criticized唯恐受到批评 54. Are you for or against us?你是支持还是反对我们？ 55. Are you for or against the idea?你赞同还是反对这个主意？ 56. I am all for cutting carbon dioxide emissions.我完全赞成减少二氧化碳排放。 57. I was all for it, but Tom said no.我对此完全赞成, 但汤姆说不行。 58. The case for nuclear power was impressive.这个有关核能的案例令人印象深刻。 59. There was no evidence for this theory.这个理论毫无依据。 60. Reduced-calorie cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese.低卡路里干酪是奶油干酪的极佳替代品。 61. Owners are responsible for protecting their property.业主有责任保护自己的财产。 62. my plans for tomorrow我明天的计划 63. a desire for money对金钱的渴望 64. to stand for parliament代表议会 65. He paid for his foolishness.他为自己的愚蠢付出了代价。 66. The penalty for murder is death.对谋杀罪的处罚是死刑。 67. It is not for me to decide such matters.我无权决定这类事情。 68. Personally I'd take the job, but that's for you to decide.我个人愿意做这份工作, 但这事由你决定。 69. Before the war there was one divorce for every hundred marriages.战前每100对夫妇中就有一对离婚。 70. You'll be for it if she catches you.如果她逮到你, 你会受到惩罚。 71. for the first time第一次 72. for the last time最后一次 73. A quarter of a million more would have died if it were not for food aid.若不是有食品援助, 还得有25万人丧生。 74. Were it not for John, I'd have given up my studies.要不是因为约翰, 我早就放弃学业了。 75. There was nothing for it but to pay him what he asked.除了按他要的数额付钱, 再没有其他办法。 76. He would do nothing, for he knew there was nothing whatever he could do.他什么事也不打算做, 因为他明白没有他能做的事。 77. He had a great desire to have a home of his own, for he had always lived with my grandmother.他强烈渴望拥有一个自己的家, 因为他一直和我祖母住在一起。 78. to run for exercise为锻炼而跑步 79. to go for a walk去散步 80. equipment for the education教育设备 81. a room for sleeping卧室 82. medicine for the children适合于儿童使用的药物 83. to fight for one's life为生存而斗争 84. to send for a doctor去请医生 85. to use blankets for coats用毯子代替外衣 86. a substitute for butter黄油代用品 87. to act for another代替别人 88. A lawyer acts for his client.律师代表他的当事人行动。 89. She has an eye for beauty.她对美有鉴赏力。 90. to vote for a levy投票赞成征税 91. Are you against it or for it?你对此事是反对呢还是赞成? 92. to give a banquet for someone设宴招待某人 93. to start for Beijing出发到北京去 94. to leave for home动身回家 95. to look for a lost article寻找失物 96. to hunger for knowledge渴求知识 97. flowers for a girl给少女的花 98. money for paying bills付账的钱 99. to know a thing for a fact知道某事属实 100. too warm for April就四月而言，天太热 101. a need for improvement改进的必要 102. to cry for pain痛得哭了 103. stupid for all her learning学得那么多，还是很笨 104. for one enemy he has a hundred friends.他有一敌而有百友。 105. two dollars spent for every dollar每挣一美元就得花去二美元 106. a bill for $100 100美元的账单 107. I paid $50 for it.我花了50美元买它。 108. to walk for a mile步行一英里 109. payment for the crime犯罪的代价 110. an appointment for two o'clock两点钟的约会 111. to go for a soldier去当兵 112. It's for you to decide.该由你来决定。 113. It's time for me to go.我该去了。 114. He felt no fear, for he was a brave man.他不感到害怕，因为他是个勇敢的人。 115. Comfort him for he is sad.去安慰他，因为他很悲伤。[比 because 较为正式，少用于口语中，用于提出证据或说明前面刚作的陈述] 116. they voted for independence in a referendum.他们公投时支持独立。 117. she is responsible for the efficient running of their department.她负责他们所在部门的有效运转。 118. the demand for money.对金钱的需求。 119. these parents aren't speaking for everyone.这些家长的发言并不代表大家。 120. she is a tutor for the Open University.她是开放大学的指导老师。 121. she is searching for enlightenment.她正在寻找启迪。 122. the necessary tools for making a picture frame.制作相框的必要工具。 123. Aileen is proud of her family for their support.艾琳为有家人支持感到自豪。 124. I could dance and sing for joy.我会高兴得又唱又跳。 125. they are leaving for London tomorrow.他们明天起程去伦敦。 126. the ‘F’ is for Fascinating.字母“F”表示Fascinating 。 127. swap these two bottles for that one.用这两瓶换那一瓶。 128. copies are available for £1.20.书（或杂志）每本1.20英镑。 129. warm weather for the time of year.就一年中这个时令而言算是温暖的天气。 130. he was jailed for 12 years.他被监禁12年。 131. I haven't seen him for some time.我有一段时间没见他了。 132. he crawled for 300 yards.他爬了300码。 133. the camcorder failed for the third time.摄像机第三次出故障。 134. he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for Fanny's death.他感到内疚，因为知道范妮的死他负有一定责任。 135. you eating for England, Barry?.在津津有味地大吃吗，巴里？。 136. I've got homework for Africa.我有好多作业要做。 137. you're going to and I'll tell you for why.你得做，我会告诉你为什么。 138. oh for a strong black coffee!.要是有杯浓浓的黑咖啡多好啊！。 139. there's gratitude for you.此即你所谓的感激。 140. Here is a letter for you.这是你的信。 141. He made lunch for them.他给他们做午饭。 142. It's a book for children.这是一本儿童读物。 143. What's this gadget for?这玩意儿是做什么用的？ 144. What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)?你干吗那样做？ 145. Do you learn English for your job or for fun?你学英语是为了工作还是为了兴趣？ 146. She asked me for help.她求我帮忙。 147. Phone now for information.马上打电话查询一下。 148. to go for a walk/swim/drink去散步╱游泳╱喝一杯 149. What can I do for you?你需要些什么？ 150. You should take some medicine for your cold.你该吃点药治感冒。 151. Doctors are fighting for his life.医生们正在抢救他。 152. shampoo for dry hair干性头发的洗发剂 153. Are you for or against shops opening on Sundays?商店在星期天开门做生意，你赞成不赞成？ 154. What's the ‘C’ for in ‘BBC’?BBC的C代表什么？ 155. What's the Russian for ‘window’?window在俄语里叫什么？ 156. She plays hockey for England.她代表英格兰打曲棍球。 157. Is this the train for Glasgow?这是到格拉斯哥去的火车吗？ 158. They set off for the shops.他们出发去买东西。 159. Ben didn't want to come for some reason.阿本由于某种原因不想来。 160. He was sent to prison for robbery.他因为抢劫而坐牢。 161. I couldn't speak for laughing.我笑得连话也说不了。 162. I bought this car for £2000.这辆汽车我花了2000英镑买下来的。 163. You get one point for each correct answer.每答对一题得一分。 164. I want to exchange this sweater for a larger one.这件套衫我想换一件尺寸大一点的。 165. The officer was accused of giving secret information for cash.那名官员被指控为了钱出卖机密情报。 166. I'm going away for a few days.我要外出几天。 167. for a while/a long time/ages经过一会儿╱很长时间╱极长时间 168. He was in prison for 20 years (= he is not in prison now).他坐过20年牢。 169. He has been in prison for 20 years (= he is still in prison).他坐牢坐了20年了。 170. I'm warning you for the last time.这是我最后一次警告你。 171. I met him for the second time yesterday.昨天我跟他第二次碰头。 172. What did they give you for your birthday?你生日的时候他们送给你什么？ 173. Shall we have eggs for breakfast?我们早餐吃鸡蛋，好不好？ 174. I'm going to my parents' for Christmas.我要去父母那儿过圣诞节。 175. The appointment is for 10.30.约会定在10点半。 176. He walked for ten miles.他走了十英里路。 177. She's tall for her age.以她的年龄，她长得算高了。 178. It's quite warm for January.就一月份来说，这样的天气算是暖和的了。 179. It's unusual for Alex to be late.亚历克斯迟到是不寻常的事。 180. I think Sandra is perfect for this job.我认为桑德拉做这工作很合适。 181. If you arrive late again you'll be in for it.再迟到的话你会受到惩罚的。 182. for all his money, he's a very lonely man.他虽然有钱，可是非常寂寞。 183. The children soon lost their way, for they had never been in the forest alone before.那些孩子从没独自到过那森林，所以过不多久就迷路了。 184. He just left for the office.他刚离开去办公室了。 185. We're heading for home.我们正往家走。 186. When's the next train for [=to] London?下一班去伦敦的火车几点开？ 187. Are there any letters for me?有我的信吗？ 188. This present is for you.这个礼物是给你的。 189. She baked a cake for me.她为我烤了蛋糕。 190. There's a separate slot for out-of-town mail.有一个专门投寄外埠邮件的信槽。 191. Are these the tires for this car?这些轮胎是这辆车的吗？ 192. The scenery for the play is beautiful.这部戏剧的布景十分美丽。 193. This food is for the party.这食物是为聚会准备的。 194. The store sells suits for tall men.这家店专卖大号男装。 195. This is just right for me.这个刚好适合我。 196. That job is not for me. [=that job would not suit me]那份工作不适合我。 197. Who's the best/right person for the job?谁是这份工作的最佳/合适人选？ 198. an instrument for measuring speed测速用仪器 199. She's dressing for dinner.她穿着正装去赴宴。 200. Squirrels were storing nuts for the winter.松鼠正在储存过冬的坚果。 201. He's making plans for retirement.他在为退休做打算。 202. studying for examinations为考试而学习 203. They shouted the news for all to hear. [=so that all could hear it]他们大声嚷着这个消息，好让所有人都听见。 204. Seeing her again must be difficult for him.他要再见到她就难了。 205. It's time for us to get busy.是我们忙起来的时候了。 206. for him to confess would be painful.对他来说，认错终归是痛苦的。 207. That's too heavy for you to carry.那东西太重了，你搬不动。 208. (chiefly US) I'd hate for you to miss the show. [=I'd hate it if you missed the show]如果你错过了演出，我会恨你的。 209. We are working for the good of humanity.我们在为人类的福祉而工作。 210. This is for your own good. [=to help you]这是为你自己好。 211. They believe that they are acting for the best. [=they are doing what is best]他们相信他们这样做是最好的。 212. "for more information, call our main office."如需更多信息，请打电话到我们的总办公室。 213. Everybody ran for safety/shelter when the shooting started.枪击开始时，人们四处奔跑，寻找安全之地/庇护所。 214. Which candidate are you for?你支持哪位候选人？ 215. You're either for [=with] me or you're against me.你不支持我就是反对我。 216. the case for and the case against disarmament支持和反对裁军的理由 217. I am all for [=completely in favor of] freedom of speech.我完全赞成言论自由。 218. He shouted for joy.他高兴得喊了起来。 219. He wept for sorrow.他因为伤心而啜泣。 220. He was decorated for bravery.他因为勇敢而被授予了勋章。 221. He was hungry for praise.他渴望得到表扬。 222. They are longing for home.他们期盼着回家。 223. I can't help feeling sorry for him.我不禁为他感到遗憾。 224. She has a taste for spicy food. [=she enjoys spicy food]她喜欢吃辛辣食物。 225. You can see for miles from the top of the hill.从山顶上可以看到几英里外的景色。 226. She won't be here for long.她不会在这里待很久。 227. She won't get here for hours (yet).她几小时内不会来这里。 228. We're staying there for the summer.我们整个夏天都将待在那儿。 229. The wedding is planned for next April.婚礼计划明年四月举行。 230. We've invited her for 8 p.m.我们邀请她晚上8点来。 231. That's all for now/today.现在/今天就是这些了。 232. Would you go to the store for me?你能替我去趟商店吗？ 233. Johnson is now batting for Smith.约翰逊正在替史密斯打球。 234. His lawyer will act for him in this affair.这件事由他的律师代表他处理。 235. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say “Well Done!”当我说“干得好”时，我相信我代表的是现场的每个人。 236. What else can I do for you?我还能为您做点什么？ 237. Let me carry that for you.我来帮你拿。 238. They fought and died for their country.他们为祖国而战斗，并献出了生命。 239. You should take something for that cough.你应该吃点药来治一治咳嗽。 240. a check for $100*100美元的支票 241. The French word for “good” is “bon.”法语里bon这个词表示“好”。 242. I ordered eggs for breakfast.我早餐要了鸡蛋。 243. What did you have for dinner?你晚饭吃了什么？ 244. She works for the government.她为政府工作。 245. He plays for Denver.他代表丹佛参赛。 246. He was named for [=after] his grandfather. [=he was given the same name as his grandfather]他以祖父的名字命名。 247. "for one thing, we have no money; for another, we have no time."一方面，我们没钱；另一方面，我们没时间。 248. "People don't buy it because, for one thing, the price is too high."人们不买这东西，原因之一是它的价格太高。 249. He's tall for his age. [=he is taller than you would expect someone his age to be]他的个头在这个年龄算是高的。 250. It's been very cool for May.这天气在五月份算是凉爽了。 251. "That was a good score for him. = for him, that was a good score."这对他来说是个不错的分数。 252. for every good writer there are a dozen bad ones.每出一个好作家，就有一打差作家。 253. I for one will vote for him. [=I will definitely vote for him]我肯定会选他。 254. "for the last time, will you stop that noise!"最后再说一遍，你别吵了！ 255. I wish you'd be sensible for once.我希望你至少能通情达理一次。 256. You don't convince me for all your clever arguments.尽管你的论证很巧妙，但还是不能说服我。 257. "for all his education, he's pretty dumb when it comes to home repair."尽管他受过教育，但说到家居维修，他就很低能了。 258. "for all I know, she's still there. [=she may still be there, but I don't know]"说不定她还在那里。 259. "for all he cares, we might as well be dead! [=he doesn't care if we're dead or not]"他才不关心我们是死是活呢！ 260. She's in for a big surprise.她一定会大吃一惊。 261. "If his parents find out what he's done, he'll be in for it."如果他父母知道他干了什么，他一定会受罚的。 262. It is not for you to say that she can't go. [=it is not appropriate for you to say she can't go; you cannot decide that she cannot go]你没有权利说她不能走。 263. They brought me the package on Christmas Day! Now that's real service for you! [=bringing the package on Christmas Day was excellent service]他们在圣诞节把这个包裹给我带来了！服务真是太好了！ 264. They didn't even send me a Christmas card! There's gratitude for you! [=they were very ungrateful not to send me a Christmas card]他们连圣诞卡也没给我送！真是忘恩负义啊！ 265. "He stays up late, playing video games and listening to music. That's a teenager for you. [=that's how a typical teenager behaves]"他熬夜玩电子游戏和听音乐，青少年就是这样。 266. "They were certainly there, for I saw them."他们肯定在那里，因为我看见他们了。