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for

UK/fɒ:/US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

prep.

In order to benefit; in exchange for; indicating purpose or reason.

为了;因为;代替;对于

conj.

Because; since.

因为;由于

Root Breakdown

Native English
forother
=for

Common Collocations

  • 1.for example例如
  • 2.for sale待售
  • 3.for rent出租

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She studied hard for the examination because she wanted to achieve excellent results.

  • 2.

    He traded his bicycle for a new skateboard with his neighbor yesterday afternoon.

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