这里的for用作介词,意思是“关于”、“对于”、“就……而言”、“对……来说”。对某一餐吃什么都用介词for,另外还有for breakfast,for lunch。
1.表目的、用途“为了……”
For our happiness, we must work hard .
为了我们的幸福,我们一定要努力工作。
2.表原因
They jumped for fear.
他们吓得跳起来。
3.表支持态度
So, are you for the project or against it?
所以这个计划,你是赞成还是反对?
4.表对象有强调的作用。
All of these is prepared for you.
所有这些都是为你而准备的。
5.表时间某一特定时间
For a time he was regard as a promising actor.
人们一度认为他是有希望的演员。
6.表方向朝……;开往……
They will head for the seaside for their holiday.
他们将去海边度假。
7.表距离
The road extends for miles and miles.
这条路向远处绵延伸展。
8.表代替、取代以……身份;意味着……
There is no substitute for experience.
经验是无可取代的。
1.be in for it/be for it 惹上麻烦、势必倒霉;受罚
As I am in for it, I must proceed.
既然骑虎难下,我就一不做二不休。
2.for all 尽管,表让步
For all its faults, the film instantly became a classic.
尽管有缺陷,这部电影还是迅速成为了一部经典作品。
3.as for 至于、关于
AsforherengagementwithAdam,Iwouldsaytheportentsaregloomy.
至于她和亚当的婚约,我看兆头不妙。