They're working? For what? A better life.
They are striving for a better life.
She chose this job not for money, but for more opportunities.
She chose this job not for money, but for more opportunities.
2. Used for (indicating function)
What is this toy? For boys, isn't it? For what? Girls.
This toy is for boys, not girls.
We have a special kind of ink? For what? Your pen.
We have prepared a special ink for your pen.
Step 3 (direction)
Leave here briefly? For what? London.
Jenny is leaving here for London.
Where is she going? For what? Park.
She is walking towards the park.
4. replacement; exchange
Can Mr. Li teach? For what? You
Mr. Li will take your place in class.
Can I give this orange? For what? That pear?
Can I exchange this orange for that pear?
Used for (expressing wishes, hobbies, specialties, etc.). )
Mary has an artistic eye? For what? Color.
Mary has an artistic eye for color.
John has ears and eyes? For what? Melody.
John has a keen ear for melody.
agree with
Are we? For what? This plan.
We made this plan.
Is it? For what? Or are you against this action?
Are you for or against this action?
7. Because
Thank you? For what? Your help.
Thank you for your help.
Did the children jump? For what? Joey.
The children jumped with joy.
8. although, although
For what? Despite his shortcomings, he is a good man.
Despite his shortcomings, he is still a very good person.
For what? All these defects, this place is better than most other places.
Despite these shortcomings, this place is better than most other places.
9. as, as
Without anyone else? For what? Fool.
Don't treat others as fools.
I'll take it? For what? Definitely.
I think that's for sure.
10. As for ... As far as, as for
He is quite tall? For what? His age.
He is very tall for his age.
That coat is too small? For what? Me.
That coat is too small for me.
1 1. Ask for it.
The man asked? For what? A glass of cold boiled water.
Then I asked for a glass of cold boiled water.
Is Jane back? For what? Her handbag.
Jenny came back to get her handbag.
12. (time) duration; (distance) meter
My uncle works here? For what? 40 years.
My uncle has worked here for 40 years.
They walk slowly? For what? 10 km.
They walked slowly 10 km.