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| a great one for doing [sth] n | informal (person: does [sth] frequently) | SCSimplified Chinese 擅长做某事者 |
| | He's a great one for telling stories. |
| a man for all seasons n | figurative (capable man) | SCSimplified Chinese 有能力的人，能干的人 |
| account for [sth] vi + prep | (count up) | SCSimplified Chinese 解释 jiě shì
TCTraditional Chinese 解釋 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 说明 jiě shì，shuō míng
TCTraditional Chinese 說明 |
| | He could account for every penny he had spent. |
| | 他能够就自己的每一笔开支作出解释。 |
| accounting for [sth] expr | (considering) | SCSimplified Chinese 考虑到 kǎo lǜ dào
TCTraditional Chinese 考慮到 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 把…考虑在内 |
| | Even accounting for the bad weather, the number of visitors to the park has been very low. |
| | 即使把糟糕的天气考虑在内，来公园的游客数一直以来也太少了。 |
| accountable for [sth] adj + prep | (obliged to justify) | SCSimplified Chinese 对...负有责任的 |
| | Students are accountable for their behavior in school. |
| | 学生对其在校行为负有责任。 |
| ache for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (yearn for) | SCSimplified Chinese 渴望 kě wàng
TCTraditional Chinese 渴望 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 向往 kě wàng，xiàng wǎng
TCTraditional Chinese 嚮往 |
| | 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) | SCSimplified Chinese 渴望，向往 kě wàng，xiàng wǎng
TCTraditional Chinese 渴望，嚮往 |
| | Helen ached for the man she could not be with. |
| | 海伦渴望着那位得不到的男人。 |
acknowledge [sb],
acknowledge [sb] for [sth]⇒ vtr | (thank [sb] for) | SCSimplified Chinese 感谢 gǎn xiè
TCTraditional Chinese 感謝 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 向…致谢 |
| | The president acknowledged her contributions in a ceremony. |
| | 在一次庆典上，总裁对她的贡献表示了感谢。 |
| act for [sb] vi | (substitute) | SCSimplified Chinese 代理 dài lǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 代理 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 代表 dài lǐ，dài biǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 代表 |
| | I will have to act for my absent brother. |
| adjust for [sth] vi + prep | (adapt in consideration of) | SCSimplified Chinese 根据...进行调整 |
| | When calculating prices, remember to adjust for inflation. |
| admonish [sb] for doing [sth] v expr | (reprimand for doing) | SCSimplified Chinese 责备 zé bèi
TCTraditional Chinese 責備 |
| | The teacher admonished the student for being late to class yet again. |
| | 这位学生上课又迟到了，被老师狠狠斥责了一番。 |
advertise for [sth],
also US: advertize for [sth] vi + prep | (solicit via advertisement) | SCSimplified Chinese 为…做广告宣传 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 为…打广告 |
| | Linda was struggling to pay her mortgage, so she decided to advertise for a lodger. |
| | 琳达正在拼命还房贷，正因如此，她决定发布一则租房广告。 |
| advertisement for [sth] n | (promotion of [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 为...做的广告 |
| | 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) | SCSimplified Chinese 煽动 shān dòng
TCTraditional Chinese 煽動 |
| | The political party is agitating for a change in leadership. |
| aim for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (try to reach, achieve) | SCSimplified Chinese 力求 lì qiú
TCTraditional Chinese 力求 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 努力达到 |
| | The students aim for high marks during examinations. |
| | 考试期，学生们都力求高分。 |
| aim for [sth] vi + prep | (try to hit: a target) | SCSimplified Chinese 瞄准 miáo zhǔn |
| | Aim for the center of the target. |
| all for prep | informal (completely in favour of) | SCSimplified Chinese 完全赞同 wán quán zàn tóng
TCTraditional Chinese 完全贊同 |
| | I was all for getting ice cream after classes. |
| all for prep | (everyone in favour of) | SCSimplified Chinese 全部赞同
TCTraditional Chinese 全部贊同 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 所有人都赞同 |
| | All for the motion, say "Yes". |
| all for one interj | (expressing solidarity) (常作one for all, all for one) | SCSimplified Chinese （我为人人，）人人为我 wǒ wèi rén rén，rén rén wèi wǒ |
| all set for [sth] adj | (ready, prepared) | SCSimplified Chinese 为…准备好 wèi zhǔn bèi hǎo |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 准备就绪 wèi zhǔn bèi hǎo，zhǔn bèi jiù xù
TCTraditional Chinese 準備就緒 |
| | Are you all set for opening night? |
| allow for [sth] vi + prep | (make provision) | SCSimplified Chinese 考虑到 kǎo lǜ dào
TCTraditional Chinese 考慮到 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 留余地 kǎo lǜ dào，liú yú dì |
| | We must make room to allow for expansion. |
| | 我们必须为扩建预留空间。 |
| along for the ride expr | figurative (not be active participant) | SCSimplified Chinese 一路随行 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 被动跟随 |
| | My wife is attending the conference in this hotel; I'm just along for the ride. |
an eye for an eye,
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth n | figurative (revenge) (报复) | SCSimplified Chinese 以牙还牙，以眼还眼 yǐ yá huán yá，yǐ yǎn huán yǎn |
| | He destroyed his rival's creation, saying it was an eye for an eye. |
| | 他毁掉了他对手的作品，说这是以牙还牙。 |
an eye for an eye,
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth n | figurative (justice) (公正的惩罚) | SCSimplified Chinese 以牙还牙，以眼还眼 yǐ yá huán yá，yǐ yǎn huán yǎn |
| | For murder, I believe an eye for an eye is fair punishment. |
| | 对于谋杀，我认为以牙还牙是对其公平的惩罚。 |
| And now for interj | (presenting [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 那么现在 |
| | "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] expr | (cross with [sb]) | SCSimplified Chinese 为某事生某人气 |
| | I am angry with my sister for taking my book. |
| | 妹妹拿了我的书，我很生气。 |
| answerable for [sth] adj + prep | (accountable for [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 有责任的 yǒu zé rèn de
TCTraditional Chinese 有責任的 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 应负责任的 yǒu zé rèn de，yīng fù zé rèn de |
| | Is the government answerable for this economic crisis? |
| | 政府应对这次经济危机负责吗？ |
antonym,
antonym of [sth],
antonym for [sth] n | (word with opposite meaning) | SCSimplified Chinese 反义词 fǎn yì cí
TCTraditional Chinese 反義詞 |
| | The antonym of "severe" is "moderate." Can you think of an antonym for "reverential"? |
| | “剧烈”的反义词是“温和”。那你想下“恭敬”的反义词是什么？ |
apologist,
apologist for [sth/sb] n | (person who publicly defends [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 辩护者 biàn hù zhě
TCTraditional Chinese 辦護人 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 辩解者 biàn hù zhě，biàn jiě zhě |
apologize for [sth],
also UK: apologise for [sth] vi + prep | (say sorry for [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 因为…道歉 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 为了…说对不起 |
| | Mark apologized for the delay in replying to my email. |
| | 马克因为推迟回复我的邮件而道歉。 |
apologise to [sb] for [sth],
also UK: apologise to [sb] for [sth] v expr | (say sorry to [sb] for [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 为了某事向某人道歉 |
| | 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 expr | (say sorry to [sb] for doing [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 因为做…向…道歉 |
| | Jane apologized to me for calling me a liar. |
| | 简因为叫我谎话精而向我道歉。 |
| an apology for [sth] n | (poor example) | SCSimplified Chinese 勉强的代用品 miǎn qiǎng de dài yòng pǐn |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 聊以充数之物 miǎn qiǎng de dài yòng pǐn，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] n | formal (apologia: defence of [sth], [sb]) | SCSimplified Chinese 为...所做的辩护 |
| | The biography reads as an apology for its subject's crimes. |
| | 这本传记读起来像是在为主人公所犯下的罪行辩护一样。 |
| appeal for [sth] vi + prep | (ask for help) | SCSimplified Chinese 恳求 kěn qiú |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 求助 kěn qiú，qiú zhù |
| | She appealed for his help. |
| | 她恳求他的帮助。 |
| appeal to [sb] for [sth] v expr | (ask for help) | SCSimplified Chinese 为某事向某人求助 |
| | 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) | SCSimplified Chinese 代理…出庭 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 代替…出庭 |
| | Your Honor, I'm James Alfred III, appearing for the defendant. |
| | 法官大人，我是詹姆斯·阿尔弗雷德三世，我代替被告出庭。 |
| appetite for [sth] n | figurative (desire) (对其它东西的) | SCSimplified Chinese 欲望 ， 胃口 yù wàng
TCTraditional Chinese 慾望 |
| | Frank has an appetite for luxury cars and stereo equipment. |
| | 弗兰克向往高档车和立体声设备。 |
| apply for [sth] vi + prep | (request formally) | SCSimplified Chinese 申请 shēn qǐng
TCTraditional Chinese 申請 |
| | Thomas applied for a credit card. |
| | 托马斯申请了一张信用卡。 |
apply for a job,
apply for a position v expr | (reply to employment advertisement) | SCSimplified Chinese 申请工作 shēn qǐng gōng zuò
TCTraditional Chinese 申請工作 |
| | My only task for today is to apply for a job. |
| appropriate for [sb] adj + prep | (suited, right) | SCSimplified Chinese 对…合适的 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 适合（某人）的 |
| | Books about the Sesame Street characters are appropriate for the under 7 set. |
| | 有关《芝麻街》角色的书籍适合7岁以下儿童阅读。 |
| appropriate for [sth] adj + prep | (suited, right) | SCSimplified Chinese 适合…的
TCTraditional Chinese 適合…的 |
| | The treatment is appropriate for all types of hair loss. |
| | 该治疗方式适合所有类型的脱发。 |
| argue for [sth] vi + prep | (give reasons in favour) | SCSimplified Chinese 陈述理由 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 辩解 biàn jiě
TCTraditional Chinese 辯解 |
| | The school principal argued for more teachers at the last board meeting. |
| | 校长在上次董事会上陈述了增加老师数量的理由。 |
| arrange for [sb] to do [sth] v expr | (make preparations) | SCSimplified Chinese 安排某人做某事 |
| | 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 adv | (as a substitute for) | SCSimplified Chinese 作为…的替代 zuò wéi de tì dài |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 代替 zuò wéi de tì dài，dài tì
TCTraditional Chinese 代替 |
| | Margarine is widely used as a replacement for butter. |
| as a substitute for expr | (to replace, instead of) | SCSimplified Chinese 作为…的替代 zuò wéi de tì dài |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 代替 zuò wéi de tì dài，dài tì
TCTraditional Chinese 代替 |
| | She used two cups of milk as a substitute for three eggs called for by the recipe. |
| as for prep | (with regard to) | SCSimplified Chinese 关于 guān yú |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 至于 guān yú ，zhì yú |
| | As for this guy, I don't think he's going anywhere in life. |
| | 至于这个家伙，我不认为他一生能有什么成就。 |
| as for me adv | (as far as I am concerned) | SCSimplified Chinese 至于我
TCTraditional Chinese 至於我 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 就我来说 jiù wǒ lái shuō
TCTraditional Chinese 就我來說 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 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. |
| | 我丈夫去上班了。至于我，我会待在家里照顾宝宝。 |
| as proxy for expr | (in place of) | SCSimplified Chinese 作为…的代表 zuò wéi de dài biǎo |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 替代 zuò wéi de dài biǎo，tì dài
TCTraditional Chinese 替代 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 代替 zuò wéi de dài biǎo，dài tì
TCTraditional Chinese 代替 |
| | I am authorized to vote as proxy for Aunt Sadie at the shareholder's meeting. |
| | 我被授权代表萨蒂阿姨在股东会上投票。 |
| ask [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (request [sth] from [sb]) | SCSimplified Chinese 向某人要某物 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 向某人索求某物 |
| | 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 | (request) | SCSimplified Chinese 要求 yāo qiú
TCTraditional Chinese 要求 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 请求 yāo qiú，qǐng qiú
TCTraditional Chinese 請求 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 索取 yāo qiú，suǒ qǔ |
| | The policeman asked for my license and registration. |
| | 警察要了我的执照和注册信息。 |
| ask for [sth] vi + prep | figurative, informal (invite: trouble) | SCSimplified Chinese 招惹，自找 zhāo rě，zì zhǎo |
| 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 [sb] vi + prep | (ask to see [sb]) | SCSimplified Chinese 要求见 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 想见
TCTraditional Chinese 想見 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 找 (某人) |
| | There's a man at the door asking for you. |
| | 敲门的那个人说想找你。 |
| ask for forgiveness v expr | (plead to be pardoned) | SCSimplified Chinese 请求原谅 qǐng qiú yuán liàng
TCTraditional Chinese 請求原諒 |
| | Sam should admit that he behaved badly, and ask for forgiveness. |
| | 萨姆应承认他的不良行为并请求宽恕。 |
| ask [sb] for forgiveness v expr | (plead to be pardoned) | SCSimplified Chinese 请求...原谅 |
| | Since you caused so much trouble, you should ask your father for forgiveness. |
at risk of,
also US: at risk for [sth] expr | (having increased chance of: [sth] bad) | SCSimplified Chinese 处于...的危险境地 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 有...的危险 |
| | People who smoke are at increased risk for cancer. |
| atone for [sth] vi + prep | (make amends for [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 为...赎罪 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 补偿 bǔ cháng
TCTraditional Chinese 補償 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 弥补 mí bǔ
TCTraditional Chinese 彌補 |
| | Christians believe that Jesus atoned for our sins. |
| | 基督徒相信耶稣赎了我们的罪。 |
| for auld lang syne expr | UK (for old times' sake) | SCSimplified Chinese 为了美好往日 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 友谊天长地久 |
authorize [sb] for [sth],
also UK: authorise [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (permit access) | SCSimplified Chinese 授予...进入...的权限 |
| | Jack's boss authorized him for entry to the secured area. |
| | 杰克的上司授权他进入安全区域。 |
| available for rent adj | (can be hired) | SCSimplified Chinese 可供租赁的 |
| | After the refurbishements, the house was available for rent. |
| available for rent adj | US (property: can be leased) | SCSimplified Chinese 可供租用的 |
| | We currently have a number of properties available for rent. |
| ballot for [sb/sth] vi + prep | (make selection by vote) | SCSimplified Chinese 给...投票 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 就...投票 |
| | The club will ballot for new officers at the next meeting. |
bang for your buck,
bang for the buck n | US, slang (value for money) | SCSimplified Chinese 物有所值 wù yǒu suǒ zhí |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 划算 |
| | 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]) | SCSimplified Chinese 用...换... |
| | Frank bargained his old truck for a tractor. |
| | 弗兰克用自己的旧卡车换了一辆拖拉机。 |
| barrack for [sb] vi + prep | AU, informal (shout encouragement, support for) | SCSimplified Chinese 为...加油, 替...喝彩助威 |
| barter for [sth] vi + prep | (haggle) | SCSimplified Chinese 为…讨价还价 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 就…砍价 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 就…讲价 |
| | 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) | SCSimplified Chinese 以物换物
TCTraditional Chinese 以物換物 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 物物交换 wù wù jiāo huàn
TCTraditional Chinese 物物交換 |
| | 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。 |
| bay for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (demand noisily) | SCSimplified Chinese 厉声要求 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 吼叫着要求 |
| | The angry crowd were baying for the suspect's incarceration. |
| Be careful what you wish for. v expr | ([sth] desirable may have drawbacks) | SCSimplified Chinese 要慎重许愿。，别轻易许愿。 |
| be cramped for room v expr | informal (have little space) | SCSimplified Chinese 空间狭小 kōng jiān xiá xiǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 空間狹小 |
| | Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room. |
be for it,
be in for it v expr | informal (be in trouble) | SCSimplified Chinese 有麻烦 yǒu má fán
TCTraditional Chinese 有麻煩 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 惹麻烦 yǒu má fán，rě má fán |
| | You broke the living room window with your football? You'll be for it when your parents get home! |
| be for the best v expr | (lead to the most beneficial outcome) | SCSimplified Chinese 也许不是一件坏事 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 结局总会好的 |
| be in for a treat v expr | (be about to enjoy [sth] a lot) | SCSimplified Chinese 将得到愉悦 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 将感到快乐 |
| | Thank you for tuning into our show. You are all in for a treat today; just wait until we tell you who our special guest is! |
be in for the long haul,
be in [sth] for the long haul v expr | (be committed to [sth] long-term) | SCSimplified Chinese 长期投入 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 长期专注 |
| be known for [sth] vtr | (be identified or famous for) | SCSimplified Chinese 因…而出名 yīn ér chū míng |
| | That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood. |
be named after [sth/sb],
be named for [sth/sb] v expr | (be given the same name as) | SCSimplified Chinese 以…命名 yǐ mìng míng |
| | I was named after my mother's best friend. |
| | The park was named for the town's mayor. |
| | 我以我母亲最好的朋友的名字来取名。 |
| | 这个公园以该城镇市长的名字命名。 |
| be no match for [sb] v expr | (not be as good as [sb]) | SCSimplified Chinese 比不上 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 没有...要好 |
| be right for [sb] v expr | (be compatible with [sb]) | SCSimplified Chinese 与…相配, 对…来说合适 |
| | Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other. |
| be taken for a ride v expr | informal, figurative (be swindled) | SCSimplified Chinese 被骗了，被蒙骗了 |
| | I had donated thousands of pounds before I realised I was being taken for a ride. |
| be worth waiting for v expr | informal (be good enough to justify a delay) | SCSimplified Chinese 值得等待 |
| | It's taken a long time to finish but it's been worth waiting for. |
| bear a grudge against [sb] for [sth] v expr | (be resentful) | SCSimplified Chinese 因某事对某人怀恨在心 |
| | Julie bears a grudge against her neighbour for cutting down a hedge that was actually on Julie's property. |
| beat the bushes for [sth/sb] v expr | figurative (search) | SCSimplified Chinese 搜寻 sōu xún |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 寻觅 sōu xún ，xún mì |
| beat the drum for [sth] v expr | figurative (promote) | SCSimplified Chinese 极力鼓吹 jí lì gǔ chuī
TCTraditional Chinese 極力鼓吹 |
| | The environmental activist goes around the world beating the drum for energy reform. |
| beg [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (implore [sb] for [sth]) | SCSimplified Chinese 乞求 qǐ qiú |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 恳求 qǐ qiú，kěn qiú |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 哀求 qǐ qiú，āi qiú |
| | He keeps begging his mother for a new phone, but she says she can't afford it. |
| | 他乞求母亲给他买台新手机，但是他母亲说她买不起。 |
| beg for [sth] vi + prep | (plead to obtain) | SCSimplified Chinese 乞求 qǐ qiú |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 哀求 qǐ qiú，āi qiú |
| | The homeless man was begging for spare change. |
| beg for mercy v expr | (plead for leniency) | SCSimplified Chinese 求饶 qiú ráo |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 讨饶 qiú ráo，tǎo ráo |
| | Even though the unarmed woman begged for mercy, the terrorist killed her. |
bend over backward for [sb] (US),
bend over backwards for [sb] (UK) v expr | figurative (make every effort) | SCSimplified Chinese 为...竭尽全力 |
| | Nicole bent over backwards for her brother when he needed help. |
| better for [sb] adj | (healthier) (健康) | SCSimplified Chinese 对…更有益 |
| | Apples are better for you than cheeseburgers. |
| better for adj | colloquial, UK (more cheerful thanks to) | SCSimplified Chinese 因…更舒服，因…更有精神 |
| | If you're tired, have a nap; you'll feel better for it. |
| bias for [sth/sb] n | (inclination: in favour) | SCSimplified Chinese 偏心, 偏袒, 偏向 |
| | His bias for attractive employees was obvious. |
| | 他明显偏袒漂亮雇员。 |
| bid [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (auction: offer) (拍卖，买方) | SCSimplified Chinese 出价…买，喊价…买 |
| | 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) | SCSimplified Chinese 为…喊价
TCTraditional Chinese 為…喊價 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 为…出价 |
| | | SCSimplified Chinese 为…竞标 |
| | Three construction companies are bidding for the prestigious contract. |
| | 三家建筑公司都在为名声显赫的合约竞标。 |