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介詞 prep.
1.為,為了
They fought for national independence.
他們?yōu)槊褡濯?dú)立而戰(zhàn).
This letter is for you.
這是你的信.
2.代替;代表
We used boxes for chairs.
我們用箱子當(dāng)椅子坐.
3.因?yàn)?由于
I am sorry for what I said to you.
我后悔不該對(duì)你講那些話.
4.在(指定時(shí)間)
The meeting is arranged for 9 o'clock.
會(huì)議安排在九點(diǎn)鐘.
5.(表示時(shí)間、距離等)達(dá),計(jì)
You can see for miles from the roof.
你站在屋頂上可以看到數(shù)英里之外.
6.對(duì)于,關(guān)于;在...方面
I am too old for the job.
我年紀(jì)太大,做不了這工作.
7.為得到,為贏得
He sent the waiter for a packet of cigarettes.
他讓侍者去拿一盒香煙.
8.以...為代價(jià);以...交換
He sold his car for 500 dollars.
他以五百元把車(chē)賣(mài)了.
9.當(dāng)作,作為
Do you take me for a millionaire?
你是不是把我當(dāng)百萬(wàn)富翁?
10.贊成;支持;傾向于
Are you for the government or against it?
你是支持還是反對(duì)政府?
11.朝...方向去;往,向
He left for Taipei.
他出發(fā)去臺(tái)北.
12.就...而言
She is sophisticated for her age.
就年齡而言她是世故了一點(diǎn).