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  1. preposition
    2. INTENDED FOR
    PURPOSE
    BECAUSE OF
    TIME/DISTANCE
    OCCASION
    COMPARING
    RESPONSIBILITY
    SUPPORT
    HELP
    IN RELATION TO
    PAYMENT
    REPRESENTING
    TOWARDS
    MEANING
    TO GET
    DUTY
    IN TROUBLE
    Idiom(s)
  2. conjunction
    3. BECAUSE
forprepositionukstrong /fɔːr/ weak /fər/ usstrong /fɔːr/ weak /fɚ/

for preposition INTENDED FOR

A1 intended to be given to（表示給予的對象）給

There's a phone message for you.你有一條電話留言。
I'd better buy something for the new baby.我最好給剛出生的寶寶買些東西。
There's a prize for the fastest three runners in each category.每個組别跑得最快的前3名將會獲得獎品。

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We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present.

Your shoes will be repaired and ready for you to collect on Thursday.

A young girl came up to me and asked for money.

There's a letter for you on the table.

There'll be a prize for the best entry.

for preposition PURPOSE

A2 having the purpose of爲了

There's a sign there saying "boats for hire".告示牌上寫着“小船出租”。
This pool is for the use of hotel guests only.這個遊泳池只供酒店客人使用。
I'm sorry, the books are not for sale.對不起，這些書不賣。
They've invited us for dinner on Saturday.他們已邀請我們星期六去吃晚飯。
Everyone in the office is contributing money for his leaving present.爲了送他一份離職禮物，辦公室裏每個人都出了錢。
I need some money for tonight.我今晚需要些錢用。
Which vitamins should you take for (= in order to cure) skin problems?治療皮膚病應該服用哪種維生素？
Put those clothes in a pile for washing (= so that they can be washed).把那些衣服堆在一起，準備拿去洗。

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I need some money for tonight.

There are several plots of land for sale.

We had some friends round for lunch yesterday.

The polish is not for use on wooden surfaces.

Don't take the game too seriously, it's just for fun.

for preposition BECAUSE OF

A2 because of or as a result of something因爲，由於；作爲…的結果

I'm feeling all the better for my holiday.因爲要去度假，我感覺好多了。
"How are you?" "Fine, and all the better for seeing you!"“你好嗎？”“我很好，見到你就更好了！”
She did 15 years in prison for murder.她因爲謀殺罪坐了15年牢。
I don't eat meat for various reasons.我不吃肉，原因很多。
I couldn't see for the tears in my eyes.我眼睛裏滿是淚水，什麽都看不見。
The things you do for love!你出於愛所做的這些事！
He's widely disliked in the company for his arrogance.因爲傲慢自大，在公司裏大家都討厭他。
She couldn't talk for coughing (= she was coughing too much to talk).她咳得說不出話來。
Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside.蘇格蘭的鄉村景色壯麗，遠近聞名。
He's best remembered for his novels.他的小說最爲知名。
I didn't say anything for fear of (= because I was frightened of) offending him.因爲怕冒犯他，所以我什麽都不敢說。
if it wasn't/weren't for also if it hadn't been for

without（如果）沒有，要不是

If it wasn't for the life jacket, I would have drowned.如果沒有這件救生衣，我就淹死了。

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The pitcher is famous for the speed of his delivery.

He decided to forsake politics for journalism.

Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for 'The Godfather'.

I think he's trying to get back at her for those remarks she made in the meeting.

She was publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery.

for preposition TIME/DISTANCE

A1 used to show an amount of time or distance（用來表示時間或距離）達，計

We walked for miles.我們步行了數英裏。
She's out of the office for a few days next week.她下周會有幾天不來上班。
I'm just going to lie down for an hour or so.我就上床睡個把小時。
I haven't played tennis for years.我已經有好多年沒打網球了。

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We get cut-rate electricity for six hours each night.

Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years.

The network will be down for an hour for routine maintenance.

I feel like I've been cooped up in this flat for days.

It feels like we've been walking for miles.

for preposition OCCASION

A2 on the occasion of or at the time of在（某一場合或時間）

What did you buy him for Christmas?聖誕節你給他買了什麽？
I'd like an appointment with the doctor for some time this week.我想這周預約個時間看醫生。
We're having a party for Jim's 60th birthday.我們要舉辦聚會慶祝吉姆的60歲生日。
I've booked a table at the restaurant for nine o'clock.我已經在餐館訂了9點的桌位。

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They planned a special celebration for her homecoming.

They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.

for preposition COMPARING

C1 used for comparing one thing with others of the same type（用於同類事物的比較）就…而言

She's very mature for her age.就她的年齡而言，她非常成熟。
For every two people in favour of the law there are three against.這項法律支持者和反對者的比率爲2：3。
The winter has been unusually cold for Florida.在弗羅裏達，今年冬天尤其寒冷。
It was a difficult decision, especially for a child.這是困難的決定，尤其是對一個孩子來說。
For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous.對像他這樣身價的人來說，他一點兒都不大方。

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She's rather immature for her age, don't you think?

For every two people in favour of the law there are three against.

For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous.

He plays very well for a beginner.

Can I swap this t-shirt for another one?

for preposition RESPONSIBILITY

C1 used to say whose responsibility something is（用於表達誰應該）爲（某一事件負責）

She knew the driver of the other car was not responsible for her son's death.她知道另一輛車的司機不應該爲她兒子的死亡負責。

for preposition SUPPORT

B2 in support of or in agreement with支持，擁護；贊同

I voted for the Greens at the last election.上次大選我投了綠黨的票。
Those voting for the motion, 96, and those voting against, 54.這一動議96票贊成，54票反對。
Most of the Republicans voted for the measure.大部分共和黨人投票支持這項提案。
So let's hear some applause for these talented young performers.那麽，讓我們爲這些有才華的年輕表演者鼓掌吧。
Who's for (= who wants to play) tennis?誰想打網球？
be all for sth

to approve of or support something very much完全贊同；全力支持

I've got nothing against change - I'm all for it.我不反對改變——我完全贊成。
I'm all for gender equality, but I think the most qualified person should get the job.我完全支持男女平等，但我認爲最具備所有條件的人應該得到這個工作。

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I'm all for making changes to the system.

Are you for or against the new proposals?

Who will you be voting for at the next election?

Three cheers for the winner!

Anyone for coffee?

for preposition HELP

B1 in order to help someone爲了幫助（某人）

Let me carry those bags for you.讓我幫你拿那些包。
Hello, what can I do for you?你好，我能爲你做些什麽？
My sister will take care of the dog for us while we're away.在我們外出期間，我的姐姐會幫我們照顧狗。

for preposition IN RELATION TO

in relation to someone or something對於，關於；在…方面

Her feelings for him had changed.她對他的情感發生了變化。
He felt nothing but contempt for her.他對她只有蔑視。
I've got a lot of admiration for people who do that sort of work.我十分敬佩做那種工作的人。
He's quite good-looking but he's too short for me.他長得很帥，但是對我來說有點太矮了。
The ice-cream was a little bit sweet for me.我覺得這冰激淩有點兒太甜了。
That jacket looks a little big for you.那件外套你穿顯得有點兒大。
Jackie's already left and, as for me, I'm going at the end of the month.傑基已經離開了，而我要呆到這個月底。
Luckily for me (= I was lucky), I already had another job.幸運的是，我已經找到了另一份工作。
How are you doing for money/time (= do you have enough money/time)?你手頭／時間還寬裕嗎？
for all

C2 despite盡管

For all her qualifications, she's still useless at the job.盡管她有種種資歷，她還是不能勝任這項工作。

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The children had a lot of respect for their teacher.

Her feelings for him had changed.

Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.

He had a deep affection for his aunt.

She was afraid for her children.

for preposition PAYMENT

A2 (getting) in exchange以…爲交換，以…爲代價

How much did you pay for your glasses?你配這副眼鏡花了多少錢？
I've sponsored her £1 for every mile that she runs.她每跑1英裏我就捐助1英鎊。
She sold the house for a lot of money.她這棟房子賣了一大筆錢。
The mechanic said he'd repair my car for £300.修理工說修好我的車要花300英鎊。

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How much did you pay for the tickets?

I've got £20 000 worth of cover for the contents of my house.

£4 for an orange juice? That's just daylight robbery!

A collector would pay $500 for a mint copy.

The company pays £220 a week for people to act as couriers.

for preposition REPRESENTING

B1 being employed by or representing a company, country, etc.受僱於；代表

She works for a charity.她爲一家慈善機構工作。
He swam for the United States in the 2000 Olympics.他在2000年的奧運會上代表美國參加了遊泳比賽。

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He plays for Manchester United.

Many people in the town used to work for the steel company.

She's been capped for Scotland nine times.

I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week.

Do you still work for the government?

for preposition TOWARDS

A2 towards; in the direction of往，向

They looked as if they were heading for the train station.他們看上去像是朝火車站去了。
Just follow signs for the museum.跟着指向博物館的標志牌走就行了。
This time tomorrow we'll be setting off for the States.明天這個時候我們將會動身去美國。
It says this train is for (= going to stop at) Birmingham and Coventry only.上面寫着這列火車只在伯明翰和考文垂兩站停車。

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Follow the signs for the train station.

They were running for the bus.

The roads were busy with people heading for the coast.

The team was on course for victory.

The alarm sent people scrambling for the exits.

for preposition MEANING

A2 showing meaning意思是，表示

What's the Spanish word for "vegetarian"?西班牙語中 vegetarian（素食主義者）這個詞怎麽說？
What does the "M.J." stand for? Maria José?M.J.代表什麽？代表 Maria José 嗎？

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What's that symbol for?

LCD stands for liquid crystal display.

We had to learn chemical formulae at school, but I can only remember H2O for water.

The green light is for go.

Alpha is used for the letter A.

for preposition TO GET

A2 in order to get or achieve爲得到，爲獲取

I hate waiting for public transport.我討厭等公交。
I had to run for the bus.我得去趕公交車了。
Did you send off for details of the competition?你去函索取介紹競賽詳情的資料了嗎？
I've applied for a job with another computer company.我已向另一家計算機公司求職。

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He wrote off for more information.

The film was nominated for an Academy Award.

I've applied for several jobs since leaving university.

You have to get there early for the best seats.

50 percent is needed for a pass.

for preposition DUTY

the duty or responsibility of是…的義務（或責任）

As to whether you should marry him - that's for you to decide.至於你該不該嫁給他，這得由你自己決定。
It's not for me to tell her what she should do with her life.不該由我來告訴她應該過什麽樣的生活。
"How many people should I invite to the party?" "It's not really for me to say."“我應該請多少人來參加聚會？”“這好像不該由我來說。”

for preposition IN TROUBLE

for it UK informal mainly US in for it

in trouble有麻煩

You'll be for it when she finds out!等她查出來你就麻煩了！

Idiom(s)

for all sb cares/knows
that/there's ... for you
what ... for?
forconjunctionukstrong /fɔːr/ weak /fər/ usstrong /fɔːr/ weak /fɚ/ old-fashioned or literary

for conjunction BECAUSE

because; as因爲，由於…的緣故

She remained silent, for her heart was heavy and her spirits low.由於心情沉重情緒低落，她一直沉默不語。

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