for

[fɔ:]

prep.为, 因为, 代表, 往, 支持, 关于, 给
conj.因为

例句与用法：

We have studied English for years.

我们学英语已有好几年了。

They jumped for joy.

他们高兴地跳了起来。

Jim is going to get material for a new book.

吉姆正打算为一部新书准备材料。

It is for her own good.

这是为了对她自己有好处。

He has a great respect for his father.

他很敬佩他的父亲。

What can I do for you?

要我帮忙吗？

Are you for or against?

你是赞成还是反对？

He shook his head, for he thought differently.

他摇摇头，因为他的想法与此不同。

详细释义：

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。