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for

preposition
 
/fə(r)/, strong form /fɔː(r)/
/fər/, strong form /fɔːr/
For the special uses of for in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example fall for somebody is in the phrasal verb section at fall.Idioms
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  1.  
     used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put（表示对象、用途等）给，对，供
    • There's a letter for you.有你一封信。
    • It's a book for children.这是本儿童读物。
    • We got a new table for the dining room.我们给饭厅添了一张新桌子。
    • This is the place for me (= I like it very much).这里很适合我。
  2.  
     in order to help somebody/something以帮助；为了
    • What can I do for you (= how can I help you)?有什么事我可以为你效劳？
    • Can you translate this letter for me?你能为我翻译这封信吗？
    • I took her classes for her while she was sick.她生病时我为她代课。
    • soldiers fighting for their country为祖国战斗的军人
  3.  
     used to show purpose or function（表示目的或功能）
    • a machine for slicing bread面包切片机
    • Let's go for a walk.咱们去散散步。
    • Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?你学英语是出于消遣还是为了工作？
    • What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)?你为什么干那件事？
  4.  
     used to show a reason or cause因为；由于
    • The town is famous for its cathedral.这个城镇以大教堂著名。
    • She gave me a watch for my birthday.她送给我一块手表作为生日礼物。
    • He got an award for bravery.他因英勇受奖。
    • I couldn't speak for laughing.我笑得说不出话来。
    • He didn’t answer for fear of hurting her.他没回答是怕伤她的感情。
  5.  
     in order to obtain something为得到；为获取
    • He came to me for advice.他来征求我的意见。
    • For more information, call this number.欲知详情，请拨打此电话号码。
    • There were over fifty applicants for the job.有五十多人申请这个工作。
  6.  
     used to show a length of time（表示一段时间）
    • I'm going away for a few days.我要离开几天。
    • That's all the news there is for now.目前新闻就这么多。
  7.  
     used to show a distance（表示距离）
    • The road went on for miles and miles.这条道路绵延到很远的地方。
  8.  
     used to show where somebody/something is going（表示去向）往，向
    • Is this the bus for Chicago?这辆公共汽车是去芝加哥的吗？
    • She knew she was destined for a great future.她知道她注定要成大器。
  9.  
     used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time（安排或预定）在…时
    • an appointment for May 125 月 12 日的一次约见
    • We're invited for 7.30.我们受到邀请，7 点 30 分出席。
  10.  
     used to show the occasion when something happens（表示场合）
    • I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!我最后一次警告你，闭嘴！
  11.  
     in exchange for something换取
    • Copies are available for two dollars each.两美元一份。
    • I'll swap these two bottles for that one.我要拿这两瓶换那一瓶。
  12.  
     employed by受雇于
    • She's working for an insurance company.她在一家保险公司工作。
  13.  
     about; in connection with somebody/something关于
    • They are anxious for her safety.他们为她的安全担心。
    • Fortunately for us, the weather changed.我们运气好，天气变了。
  14.  
     as a representative of代表
    • I am speaking for everyone in this department.我代表这个部门全体人员讲话。
  15.  
     meaning意思是
    • Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal.以摇头表示 “不”，并非放诸四海而皆准。
  16.  
     in support of somebody/something支持；拥护
    • Are you for or against the proposal?你支持还是反对这个建议？
    • They voted for independence in a referendum.他们在全民公决投票中赞成独立。
    • There's a strong case for postponing the exam.有充分理由推迟考试。
    • I'm all for (= strongly support) people having fun.我完全赞成人们尽情享乐。
    • ‘What does Naomi think about the move?’ ‘She’s all for it.’“娜奥米对这次搬家有什么看法？她完全赞成。
    compare against (2)
  17.  
     considering what can be expected from somebody/something就…而言
    • The weather was warm for the time of year.在一年的这个时节这天气算是暖和的了。
    • She's tall for her age.从她这个年龄看她个子算是高的。
    • He’s not bad for a beginner.就新手而论，他已经很不错了。
    • That's too much responsibility for a child.对于一个孩子来说，这责任是太重了。
  18.  
     used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done对（某人）来说（困难、必需、愉快等）
    • It's useless for us to continue.我们继续做下去也无用。
    • There's no need for you to go.你不必走。
    • For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable.她经历了那样的苦难活下来了，真不简单。
    • The box is too heavy for me to lift.这只箱子太沉，我搬不动。
    • Is it clear enough for you to read?这个你读起来清不清楚？
  19. used to show who can or should do something（表示谁可以或应该做某事）
    • It's not for me to say why he left.由我说出他离开的原因不合适。
    • How to spend the money is for you to decide.怎样花这笔钱由你决定。
  20. better, happier, etc. for something better, happier, etc. following something…后（更好、更快乐等）
    • You'll feel better for a good night's sleep.你晚上睡个好觉就会觉得好些。
    • This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint.这个房间油漆一下就会显得更加悦目。
    21. Word OriginOld English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore.
Idioms
be in for it
(British English also be for it)
  1. (informal) to be going to get into trouble or be punished会惹出麻烦；要受惩罚
    • We'd better hurry or we'll be in for it.我们最好赶快，不然要受罚的。
for all
  1. despite尽管；虽然
    • For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading.这本书虽然文体清晰，但读起来并不容易。
  2. used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody（表示对某人不重要、无价值或无所谓）
    • For all I know she's still living in Boston.据我所知，她还住在波士顿。
    • You can do what you like, for all I care.你想干什么就可以干什么，我才不管呢。
    • For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered.那件事带来的好处不多，我们本不该操心的。
there’s/that’s… for you
  1. (often ironic) used to say that something is a typical example of its kind…的典型；…就是这样
    • She might at least have called to explain. There's gratitude for you.她本来至少可以来电话解释一下。她就这么表示感谢。

for

conjunction
/fə(r)/, strong form /fɔː(r)/
/fər/, strong form /fɔːr/
(old-fashioned or literary)
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  1. used to introduce the reason for something mentioned in the previous statement因为；由于
    • We listened eagerly, for he brought news of our families.我们急不可待地听着，因为他带来了我们家人的消息。
    • I believed her—for surely she would not lie to me.我相信她的话，因为她肯定不会向我撒谎。
    Word OriginOld English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore.

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