介词 for 的用法

为了

for + receiver，给与

There’s a phone message for you.
I’d better buy something for the new baby.
There’s a prize for the fastest three runners in each category.

for + (doing) purpose

Which vitamins should you take for (= in order to cure) skin problems?
Put those clothes in a pile for washing (= so that they can be washed).
Don’t take the game too seriously, it’s just for fun.
Everyone in the office is contributing money for his leaving present.

for hire

There’s a sign there saying “boats for hire”.

for sale

I’m sorry, the books are not for sale.
There are several plots of land for sale.

for use

This pool is for the use of hotel guests only.
The polish is not for use on wooden surfaces.

for + (getting) sth，为了获得某物

I had to run for the bus.
Did you send off for details of the competition?
He wrote off for more information.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award.
You have to get there early for the best seats.
50 percent is needed for a pass.

apply for

I’ve applied for several jobs since leaving university.

wait for

I hate waiting for public transport.

为了前往

They looked as if they were heading for the train station.
Just follow signs for the museum.
This time tomorrow we’ll be setting off for the States.
It says this train is for (= going to stop at) Birmingham and Coventry only.
Follow the signs for the train station.
They were running for the bus.
The team was on course for victory.
The alarm sent people scrambling for the exits.

head for

The roads were busy with people heading for the coast.

for + time，为了某时间发生的事

I need some money for tonight.
I’ve booked a table at the restaurant for nine o’clock.
I’d like an appointment with the doctor for some time this week.
What did you buy him for Christmas?

for + occasion，为了某事件

We had some friends round for lunch yesterday.
They’ve invited us for dinner on Saturday.
We’re having a party for Jim’s 60th birthday.
They planned a special celebration for her homecoming.
They’re making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.

代表

She works for a charity.
He plays for Manchester United.
Many people in the town used to work for the steel company.
Do you still work for the government?

由于，因为

I’m feeling all the better for my holiday.
“How are you?” “Fine, and all the better for seeing you!”
She did 15 years in prison for murder.
*No one else liked Sinéad O’Connor at the time but he really liked her for some reason.

for + time/distance，用了多久/多远

We walked for miles.
She’s out of the office for a few days next week.
I’m just going to lie down for an hour or so.
I haven’t played tennis for years.

adjective + for + sb，对于某人来说，有对比含义

She’s very mature for her age.
For every two people in favour of the law there are three against.
The winter has been unusually cold for Florida.
It was a difficult decision, especially for a child.
For a man of his wealth he’s not exactly generous.
He plays very well for a beginner.

太过…

He’s quite good-looking but he’s too short for me.
The ice-cream was a little bit sweet for me.
That jacket looks a little big for you.

责任认定

for + sb (object)，由谁责任

As to whether you should marry him – that’s for you to decide.
It’s not for me to tell her what she should do with her life.
“How many people should I invite to the party?” “It’s not really for me to say.”

负责某事或某人

be accountable for

The recent tax reforms have made government more accountable for its spending.

answer for sth

I expect parents to answer for their children’s behaviour.
“Why do you think there’s so much violence nowadays?” “Well, violence on television has a lot to answer for (= is the cause of much of it).”

answer for sb/sth 担保

I can certainly answer for her professionalism, and whole-heartedly recommend her to any employer.

be answerable for sth

Soldiers who obey orders to commit atrocities should be answerable for their crimes.

be responsible for

She knew the driver of the other car was not responsible for her son’s death.

支持

So let’s hear some applause for these talented young performers.
Who’s for (= who wants to play) tennis?
There’s a good case for/against bringing in new regulations.
Are you for or against the new proposals?
Anyone for coffee?

vote for

I voted for the Greens at the last election.
Those voting for the motion, 96, and those voting against, 54.
Most of the Republicans voted for the measure.

be all for sth

to approve of or support something very much:

I’ve got nothing against change – I’m all for it.
I’m all for gender equality, but I think the most qualified person should get the job.
I’m all for making changes to the system.

关于

as for sb/sth

B2 used to talk about how another person or thing is affected by something:

considering or speaking about:

Note: Used to begin talking about another subject which had been mentioned before.

As for the money, we’ll talk about that later.
As for Louise, well, who cares what she thinks.
Jackie’s already left and, as for me, I’m going at the end of the month.

for all

despite:

For all her qualifications, she’s still useless at the job.

feelings for sb，对某人的感受

Her feelings for him had changed.
He felt nothing but contempt for her.
I’ve got a lot of admiration for people who do that sort of work.
Luckily for me (= I was lucky), I already had another job.
The children had a lot of respect for their teacher.
Her feelings for him had changed.
He had a deep affection for his aunt.
She was afraid for her children.

for + 价钱/消费对象

She sold the house for a lot of money.
The mechanic said he’d repair my car for £300.
I’ve got £20 000 worth of cover for the contents of my house.
£4 for an orange juice? That’s just daylight robbery!

pay for

How much did you pay for your glasses?
The company pays £220 a week for people to act as couriers.

含义为

What’s the Spanish word for “vegetarian”?
What’s that symbol for?
We had to learn chemical formulae at school, but I can only remember H2O for water.
The green light is for go.

stand for

What does the “M.J.” stand for? Maria José?
LCD stands for liquid crystal display.