1.from want of 由于缺少……
eg1:The flowers died from want of water.
这些花由于缺少水而枯死了。
eg2:Some of the wounded soldiers died for want of medicine。
有些士兵因为缺乏药物而死去。
2. for the use of 供……使用的
eg1:This parking lot is for the use of employees only。
停车场只供员工使用。
eg2: This dining hall is for the use ofteachers。
这个饭堂是供教师使用的。
3.in support of 为了支持……,为了拥护……
eg1:He spoke at the meeting in support of my idea。
他在会上讲话支持我的想法。
eg2: They decided to stay in support of the new leadership。
为了支持新的领导班子,他们决定留下来。
4. so as to 为了(做)……,以便(做)……
eg1: They made a lot of lively programs so as to attract more children。
为了吸引更多的孩子,他们制作了很多生动活泼的节目。
eg2:I left home at 5:00 in the morning so as to be there ontime。
我早上5点钟就出门,以便准时到达那里。
5.in search of 为了寻找……,为了寻求……
eg1: He went to the south in search of better prospects。
他为了寻找更好的前途到南方去。
eg2:She immigrated to New Zealand in search of a quiet life。
她为了过上平静的生活移民到新西兰去。
6.for the sake of/for one's sake 为……起见,为了……
eg1:His family moved to the countryside for the sake of hisson's health。
他一家为了他儿子的健康而搬到乡下去。
eg2:He betrayed his friend for money's sake。
他为了钱而出卖自己的朋友。
7.for one's own safety 为了某人自身的安全
eg1:For your own safety please don't smoke inside the plane。
为了你自身的安全,请不要在飞机上抽烟。
eg2:Please fasten your seat belt for your own safety。
为了你们自己的安全,请系上安全带。
8. for future reference 为了以后参考,为了今后备查
eg1:Keep all the price lists on file for future reference。
把所有的价格表存档,以便今后备查。
eg2:You can take this booklet home for future reference。
你可以把小册子带回家,留着以后参考。
9. for reasons of 因……理由,为……缘故
eg:The road has been closed for reasons of safety。
为了安全起见,路已经被封了。
10.in memory of 为纪念……,为追悼……
eg1:She set up an educational fund in memory of her mother.
她为了纪念她母亲而设立了一个教育基金会。
eg2:This museum was built in memory of the great writer -LuXun.
这个博物馆是为了纪念伟大作家鲁迅而建造的。
11. in order to 为了……
eg1:Most students study hard in order to please the teacher.
为了让老师开心,多数学生努力工作。
eg2:Business schools are trying to improve their courses in order to produce better graduates.
为了培养出更好的毕业生,商务学校在改进他们的课程。
12.for one's benefit/for the benefit of 为了……的利益为了帮助…
eg1:It is not his fault. He did it for your benefit.
这不是他的过错。他是为了你的利益才这样做的。
eg2:All the donations are for the benefit of the disabledchildren.
所有的捐款都是为了帮助残疾儿童。
13.for fear of 以免,以防
eg1:Put on a coat for fear of catching a cold.
穿上外(微博)衣以免感冒。
eg2:The weather in London is so changeable that people alwaysbring their umbrella with them for fear of rain.
伦敦的天气很多变,人们总是要随身带着雨伞以防下雨。
14.as a result 结果是
eg1:As a result, the unemployment rate began to fall.
结果,失业率开始下降。
eg2:As a result, 50 per cent of the groundwater in cities ispolluted.
结果,城市50%的地表水受到污染。
15.in honor of 为纪念……,为庆祝……
eg1:They are holding a birthday party in honor of the prince.
他们为王子举行生日会。
eg2:The book was written in honor of those who died in thewar.
这本书是为纪念在战争中死亡的人而写的。
16.in favor of 为了支持……,赞同……的
eg1:He spoke at the meeting in favor of the plan.
他在会上发言赞成这个计划。
eg2:Most educators are in favor of distance learning.
多数教育家支持远程教育。
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