| 主要翻译 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (intended, designed) (表示用途) | 供…用的，用于…
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| | The small fork is for your salad, the large one for the main course. |
| | 小叉子是吃色拉用的，大的是吃主菜用的。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (appropriate to) | 适合
shì hé |
| | | 适合于
shì hé yú |
| | This is an ideal book for a young girl. |
| | 这本书非常适合小女孩。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in order to benefit: [sb]) | 为
wéi |
| | | 为了
wèi le |
| | | 给
jǐ |
| | Will you do a favour for me? |
| | 你可以帮我个忙吗？ |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in [sb]'s opinion, for [sb]'s tastes) (就个人观点、兴趣等而言) | 对，对于
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| | That movie was too long for me. |
| | 那部电影对我来说太长了。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (for the purchase of) | 为…（支付）
wèi zhī fù |
| | He only paid ten dollars for that shirt. |
| | 他买那件衬衫只花了十美元。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in order to get) (表示目的) | 为了…
wèi le … |
| | He went out for some milk. He'll be back soon. |
| | 他出去买些牛奶。一会儿就回来。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (time: duration) (时间) | 达，已经，计
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| | She was gone for four hours. |
| | 她走了四个小时了。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in [sb]'s place, instead of [sb]) | 代
dài |
| | | 替
tì |
| | I don't want to do his work for him. |
| | 我不想代他做他的工作。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in favour of) | 支持
zhī chí |
| | | 赞成
zàn chéng |
| | | 倾向于
qīng xiàng yú |
| | He was for the plan, but his wife was against it. |
| | 他支持该计划，但他的妻子却反对。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (because of) | 因为
yīn wèi |
| | | 由于
yóu yú |
| | He received extra homework for swearing in class. |
| | 他因为在课堂上说脏话而被罚做更多家庭作业。 |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (compared to a standard) | 就…而言
jiù … ér yán |
| | It's warm for this time of year. |
| | 就这个时节而言，天气还算暖和。 |
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| 其他翻译 |
| for conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that." | formal, written (because, since) (正式用语，书面语) | 因为，由于
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| | I know he's guilty, for I saw him do it. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (with the purpose of) | 为了…
wèi le … |
| | I bought some cloth for making costumes. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (with a destination of) | 向着
xiàng zhe |
| | | 朝着
cháo zhe |
| | This train is heading for London. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (intended for: [sb]) | 为了
wèi le |
| | | 给（某人）
gěi mǒu rén |
| | All these gifts are for you. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (expressing a wish) | 但愿
dàn yuàn |
| | | 希望
xī wàng |
| | Oh, for a bowl of soup right now! |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (because of) | 因为
yīn wèi |
| | | 由于
yóu yú |
| | He left, for fear of being laughed at. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in honour of) | 对…的敬意
duì de jìng yì |
| | The church held a memorial service for the victims of the earthquake. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in order to achieve or attain) | 要
yāo |
| | | 为了…
wèi le … |
| | For an early arrival in Paris, you will need to take the express train. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in order to save or preserve) | 为保护…
wèi bǎo hù |
| | | 为保全…
wèi bǎo quán |
| | We're fighting for our freedom! |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (despite) | 尽管
jǐn guǎn |
| | | 虽然
suī rán |
| | For all her nagging, she's a great wife. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in regard to) | 关于
guān yú |
| | | 对于
duì yú |
| | She has a gift for crosswords. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (responsibility of) | 由…
yóu |
| | | 让…来
ràng lái |
| | That's for me to determine, not you. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (to the extent of) | 达到…程度（范围）
dá dào chéng dù fàn wéi |
| | The line outside the ticket office went on for miles. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (introducing an infinitive phrase) | [引出不定式]
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| | It may be time for him to resign. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (ratio) | [表达比例关系]
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| | The players were one for three in shots on goal. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (ratio: sales) (减价销售) | [表达比例关系]
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| | There is a three for one sale on summer clothing. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (supporting: person, team) | 支持（某人）
zhī chí （ mǒu rén ） |
| | He is for the liberal candidate for mayor. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (at a price of) | 以…的价格
yǐ … de jià gé |
| | Melons are now two for a pound in the market. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (indicating distance) (距离) | 达到，共计
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| | I ran for three blocks before I caught him. |
| for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (indicating one in a series) | [表示一系列之一]
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| | We're visiting here for the second time. |
| 复合形式： |
| a great one for doing [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | informal (person: does [sth] frequently) | 擅长做某事者
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| | He's a great one for telling stories. |
| a man for all seasons nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (capable man) | 有能力的人，能干的人
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| a nose for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (instinctive ability to detect [sth]) | 对…有灵敏的嗅觉
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| | | 对…嗅觉灵敏
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| | He has a great nose for good books. |
account,
account for viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (explain) | 作出解释
zuò chū jiě shì |
| | | 作出说明
zuò chū shuō míng |
| | He could account for every penny he had spent. |
| | 自己所花的每分钱，他都能说清来龙去脉。 |
| account for [sth] vi + prep | (justify) | 为…作出解释，为…作出说明
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| | We were asked to account for our actions. |
| | 要求我们为自己的行为作出解释。 |
| account for [sth] vi + prep | (cause) | 导致，引起
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| | She wondered what could account for his sadness. |
| | 她想知道是什么让他如此悲伤。 |
| account for [sth] vi + prep | (be total of) (在数量方面) | 占，共计达到
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| | Women in Britain now account for almost half of the workforce. |
| account for [sth] vi + prep | (count up) | 解释
jiě shì |
| | | 说明
shuō míng |
| | He could account for every penny he had spent. |
| accounting for [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (considering) | 考虑到
kǎo lǜ dào |
| | | 把…考虑在内
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| | Even accounting for the bad weather, the number of visitors to the park has been very low. |
| accountable for [sth] adj + prep | (has to justify actions) | 应为某事作出解释
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| accounted for adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (included) | 被包含在内
bèi bāo hán zài nèi |
| | | 被考虑在内
bèi kǎo lǜ zài nèi |
| | The teacher took the roll call and all the students were accounted for. |
| accounting for [sth] or [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (including) | 将…包括在内
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| | After accounting for postal votes, Henry won the election by a 53% majority . |
| ache for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (yearn for) | 渴望
kě wàng |
| | | 向往
xiàng wǎng |
| | After many years abroad, Bob ached for his homeland. |
| | 海外漂泊多年后，鲍勃渴望回到故乡。 |
| ache for [sb] vi + prep | figurative (yearn for) (对人) | 渴望，向往
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| | Helen ached for the man she could not be with. |
| | 海伦渴望着那位得不到的男人。 |
| admonish [sb] for doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (reprimand for doing) | 责备
zé bèi |
| | The teacher admonished the student for being late to class yet again. |
advertise for [sth],
US: also advertize vi + prep | (solicit via advertisement) | 为…做广告宣传
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| | | 为…打广告
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| advertisement for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (promotion of [sth]) | 为...做的广告
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| | Bob's first acting role was in an advertisement for jeans. |
| | 鲍勃扮演的第一个角色是为牛仔裤打广告。 |
| agitate for [sth] vi + prep | (strive to make happen) | 煽动
shān dòng |
| aim for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (try to reach, achieve) | 力求
lì qiú |
| | | 努力达到
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| | The students aim for high marks during examinations. |
| aim for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (target: try to hit) | 瞄准...
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| | Aim for the center of the target. |
| all for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | informal (completely in favour of) | 完全赞同
wán quán zàn tóng |
| | I was all for getting ice cream after classes. |
| all for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (everyone in favour of) | 全部赞同
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| | | 所有人都赞同
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| | All for the motion, say "Yes". |
| all for one interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (expressing solidarity) (常作one for all, all for one) | （我为人人，）人人为我
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| all set for [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (ready, prepared) | 为…准备好
wèi zhǔn bèi hǎo |
| | | 准备就绪
zhǔn bèi jiù xù |
| | Are you all set for opening night? |
| an eye for an eye nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (revenge) (报复) | 以牙还牙，以眼还眼
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| | An eye for an eye, he yelled, as he destroyed his rival's creation. |
| an eye for an eye nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (justice, fair punishment) (公正的惩罚) | 以牙还牙，以眼还眼
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| | If someone commits murder than I believe in an eye for an eye and he should be executed. |
| And now for interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (presenting [sth]) | 接下来是…
jiē xià lái shì |
| | "And now for our flagship product," said the salesman, moving on to the next slide. |
angry with [sb] for doing [sth],
angry at [sb] for doing [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (cross with [sb]) | 为某事生某人气
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| | I am angry with my sister for taking my book. |
| | 妹妹拿了我的书，我很生气。 |
apologize for [sth],
also UK: apologise for [sth] vi + prep | (say sorry for [sth]) | 因为…道歉
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| | | 为了…说对不起
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| | Mark apologized for the delay in replying to my email. |
apologise to [sb] for [sth],
also UK: apologise to [sb] for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (say sorry to [sb] for [sth]) | 为了某事向某人道歉
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| | You ought to apologize to Stephen for the way you treated him yesterday. |
| | 你应该为自己昨天对待史蒂夫的方式向他道歉。 |
apologise to [sb] for doing [sth],
also UK: apologise to [sb] for doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (say sorry to [sb] for doing [sth]) | 因为做…向…道歉
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| | Jane apologized to me for calling me a liar. |
| an apology for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (poor example) | 勉强的代用品
miǎn qiǎng de dài yòng pǐn |
| | | 聊以充数之物
liáo yǐ chōng shù zhī wù |
| | Frankly, this place is an apology for a hotel. |
| | 老实说，这不是酒店，只算是勉强的代用品罢了。 |
| apology for [sth/sb] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | formal (apologia: defence of [sth], [sb]) | 为...所做的辩护
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| appeal for [sth] vi + prep | (ask for help) | 恳求
kěn qiú |
| | | 求助
qiú zhù |
| | She appealed for his help. |
| appeal to [sb] for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (ask for help) | 为某事向某人求助
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| | The state governors appealed to the President for help in stopping the riots. |
| | 为平息暴乱，州政府向总统寻求帮助。 |
| appear for [sb] vi + prep | (represent in court) | 代理…出庭
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| | | 代替…出庭
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| | Your Honor, I'm James Alfred III, appearing for the defendant. |
| apply for [sth] vi + prep | (request formally) | 申请
shēn qǐng |
| | Thomas applied for a credit card. |
apply for a job,
apply for a position v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (reply to employment advertisement) | 申请工作
shēn qǐng gōng zuò |
| | My only task for today is to apply for a job. |
| appropriate for [sb] adj + prep | (suited, right) | 对…合适的
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| | | 适合（某人）的
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| | Books about the Sesame Street characters are appropriate for the under 7 set. |
| appropriate for [sth] adj + prep | (suited, right) | 适合…的
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| | The treatment is appropriate for all types of hair loss. |
| arrange for [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (make preparations) | 安排某人做某事
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| | They arranged for a babysitter to take care of the children. |
| | 他们安排了一位保姆来照顾孩子。 |
| as a replacement for advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as a substitute for) | 作为…的替代
zuò wéi de tì dài |
| | | 代替
dài tì |
| | Margarine is widely used as a replacement for butter. |
| as a substitute for exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (to replace, instead of) | 作为…的替代
zuò wéi de tì dài |
| | | 代替
dài tì |
| | She used two cups of milk as a substitute for three eggs called for by the recipe. |
| as for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (with regard to) | 关于
guān yú |
| | | 至于
zhì yú |
| | As for this guy, I don't think he's going anywhere in life. |
| as for me advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as far as I am concerned) | 至于我
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| | | 就我来说
jiù wǒ lái shuō |
| | | 就我而言
jiù wǒ ér yán |
| | My husband is going to work. As for me, I will stay home and take care of the baby. |
| as proxy for preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (on behalf of, in place of) | 作为…的代表
zuò wéi de dài biǎo |
| | | 替代
tì dài |
| | | 代替
dài tì |
| | I have power of attorney to cast my vote as proxy for Aunt Sadie at the shareholder's meeting. |
| ask [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (request [sth] from [sb]) | 向某人要某物
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| | | 向某人索求某物
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| | The homeless woman asked me for money. |
| | 这名无家可归的女性向我要钱。 |
| ask for [sth] vi + prep | figurative, informal (invite: trouble) | 招惹，自找
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| 备注: This sense of "ask for" is often used with the continuous form of the verb - e.g., "He was asking for trouble" or "You're asking for it." |
| | I wouldn't do that if I were you! You're just asking for it. |
| | 我要是你我就不会那么做！你这纯粹是自找的。 |
| ask for forgiveness v | (ask to be pardoned) | 请求原谅
qǐng qiú yuán liàng |
| | It's sometimes better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. |
| atone for [sth] vi + prep | (make amends for) (罪) | 赎
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| | | 补偿
bǔ cháng |
| | | 弥补
mí bǔ |
| | Christians believe that Jesus atoned for our sins. |
authorize [sb] for [sth],
also UK: authorise [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (permit access) | 授予...进入...的权限
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| | Jack's boss authorized him for entry to the secured area. |
| ballot for [sb/sth] vi + prep | (make selection by vote) | 给...投票
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| | | 就...投票
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| | The club will ballot for new officers at the next meeting. |
bang for your buck,
bang for the buck nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | US, slang (value for money) | 物有所值
wù yǒu suǒ zhí |
| | | 划算
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| | This computer is last year's model, but it has great bang for your buck. |
| bargain [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (exchange, pay for [sth]) | 用...换...
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| | Frank bargained his old truck for a tractor. |
| bargain for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | informal (expect to get) (非正式用语) | 企图（以低价）获得
qǐ tú yǐ dī jià huò dé |
| | When I married my wife, I hadn't bargained for the fact that her mother would also come to live with us. |
| barter for [sth] vi + prep | (haggle) | 为…讨价还价
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| | | 就…砍价
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| | | 就…讲价
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| | Fiona bartered for a hand-woven blanket. |
| | 菲奥娜为了一块手工毛毯讨价还价。 |
| barter [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (trade, exchange) | 以物换物
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| | | 物物交换
wù wù jiāo huàn |
| | The refugees were obliged to barter their personal belongings for food. |
| | 难民被迫用他们的私人物品以物换物获得食品。 |
| be accounted for viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be explained) | 得到解释
dé dào jiě shì |
| | The stolen money is now accounted for. |
| Be careful what you wish for. v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | ([sth] desirable may have drawbacks) | 要慎重许愿。，别轻易许愿。
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| be cramped for room v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (have little space) | 空间狭小
kōng jiān xiá xiǎo |
| | Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room. |
be headed for [sth] (US),
be heading for [sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be going towards [sth]) | 前往，朝…出发
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| | The tour group is currently headed for Central Park, located in the center of Manhattan. |
be headed for [sth] (US),
be heading for [sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (have [sth] as likely consequence) | 很可能招致，很可能面临
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| | They are heading for disaster; the company has run out of cash and they have no assets to sell. |
| be known for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be identified or famous for) | 因…而出名
yīn ér chū míng |
| | That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood. |
| be right for [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be compatible with [sb]) | 与…相配，对…来说合适
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| | Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other. |
| be taken for a ride v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (be swindled) | 被骗了，被蒙骗了
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| | I had donated thousands of pounds before I realised I was being taken for a ride. |
| be worth waiting for v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be good enough to justify a delay) | 值得等待
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| | It's taken a long time to finish but it's been worth waiting for. |
| bear a grudge against [sb] for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be resentful) | 怀恨在心
huái hèn zài xīn |
| | Julie bears a grudge against her neighbour for cutting down a hedge that was actually on Julie's property. |
| beat the drum for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (promote) | 极力鼓吹
jí lì gǔ chuī |
| | The environmental activist goes around the world beating the drum for energy reform. |
| beg for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (plead for) | 乞求
qǐ qiú |
| | | 哀求
āi qiú |
| beg for mercy v | (plead for leniency) | 求饶
qiú ráo |
| | | 讨饶
tǎo ráo |
| | Even though the unarmed woman begged for mercy, the terrorist killed her. |
| better for [sb] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (providing greater health benefits for) (健康) | 对…更有益
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| | Apples are better for you than cheeseburgers. |
| better for adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | colloquial, UK (more cheerful thanks to) | 因…更舒服，因…更有精神
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| | If you're tired, have a nap; you'll feel better for it. |
| bid [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (auction: offer) (拍卖，买方) | 出价…买，喊价…买
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| | He bid one hundred euros for the painting at the auction. |
| | 拍卖会上，他出价100欧元买那幅画。 |
bid for [sth],
bid to do [sth] vi + prep | (offer services) | 为…喊价
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| | | 为…出价
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| | Three construction companies are bidding for the prestigious contract. |
| bid for [sth] vi + prep | (compete) | 争取
zhēng qǔ |
| | | 争夺
zhēng duó |
| | Twenty competitors are bidding for the title of "World's Strongest Man". |
| bid for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make an offer to buy) | 投标
tóu biāo |
| | | 竞拍
jìng pāi |
| | Sarah went to the auction and bid for lot number 305. |
| bill [sb] [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (charge) | 要求某人为某事付...（钱）
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| | | 向某人收取...（钱）的...费用
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| | The lawyer billed him three hundred dollars for the service. |
| | 那名律师向他收取300美元的服务费。 |
blame,
blame [sb] for [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (hold responsible) | 责备
zé bèi |
| | | 责怪
zé guài |
| | | 责怪
zé guài |
| | I blame the politicians of starting a war without justifiable motive. |
| | 我谴责这些政客没有正当理由便挑起战争。 |
| bob for [sth] vi + prep | (try to get hold of [sth]) | 设法用牙咬住悬挂或漂浮的东西
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| bob for apples v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (game: take apples from water with teeth) (游戏) | 咬苹果
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| | Children enjoy bobbing for apples as a party game. |
bobbing for apples,
apple bobbing nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (Halloween game) (游戏) | 咬苹果
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| bound for [sth] adj + prep | (heading towards a place) | 朝着…去
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| | | 开往
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| | The cruise ship was bound for New York. |
| bound for [sth] adj + prep | figurative (destined for [sth]) | 一定会...的
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| | | 注定会...的
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| | Luis always knew that he was bound for fame and fortune. |
| | 路易斯明白他注定会名利双收。 |
| brace yourself for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (prepare for shock) | 准备迎接（令人震撼之事）
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| | Everyone is bracing themselves for the foot of snow forecast for tonight. |
| brace yourself for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (prepare for impact) | 做好准备，振作精神
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| | Seeing that there was no way to escape, Joel braced himself for the blow of the other man's fist. |
| | 约珥发现自己无处可逃，便振作精神，做好准备迎击另一人的拳头。 |
| break for [sth] vi + prep | (pause, interrupt activity) | 中断去
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| | | 因…中断
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| | After an hour's discussion, the committee broke for a coffee and a bite to eat. |
| budget for [sth] vi + prep | (allocate money for [sth]) | 把…编入预算
bǎ … biān rù yù suàn |
| | | 计划购置
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| | Ophelia budgeted for a small economy car, not a full-sized sedan. |
| budget [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (money: allocate) | 计划拨款…用于，预算拨款…用于
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| | | 计划花…用于
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| | The agency has budgeted 10 million dollars for humanitarian aid. |
| but for advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (were it not) | 要不是因为
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| | | 如果没有
rú guǒ méi yǒu |
| | We would never have won but for your help. |
buzz,
buzz about [sth],
buzz for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | informal, figurative (interest) | 对…感兴趣，热衷于
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| | There has been a lot of buzz this season for plaid skirts. |
| | 在这个季节大家都很热衷于格子裙。 |
| Bye for now interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (see you soon) | 再见
zài jiàn |
| | (书面语) | 就此别过
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| | It's getting late and we have a full day planned for tomorrow, so let's say bye for now. |
| a byword for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (epitome, synonym) | 典范
diǎn fàn |
| | | 代表事物
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| | The Italian city of Milan is a byword for fashion. |
| call for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (appeal) | 请求，要求，呼吁
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| | | 召唤，呼唤
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| | The principal's call for action followed a number of problems at the school. |
| | 学校出现了许多问题后，校长站出来呼吁要有所作为。 |
| call for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (demand, request) | 要求
yāo qiú |
| | The senator called for an investigation. |