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086 We are not born for ourselves.人生非为己。
语法点 介词for的意义和用法
说明
1.为,为了。如:He that marries for wealth sells his liberty.为财富而结婚就是出卖自由。
2.(表示对象、用途等)对,给,供。如: It's a book for children.这是一本儿童读物。
3.因为,由于。如:A blind man will not thank you for a mirror.盲人不谢送镜人。
4.(表示时间、距离等)达。如:It is better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.做雄狮一天胜过做绵羊终生。
5.对……来说,就……而言。如:Half a tale is enough for a wise man.聪明人凡事只须听一半,就会明白究竟。
Dentist: I have to pull the aching tooth, but don't worry, it will take just five minutes.
Patient: And how much will it cost?
Dentist: It's $90.
Patient: $90 for just a few minutes' work???
Dentist: I can pull it very slowly if you like.
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