전치사 For
1. 기본 의미
(1). 시간/기간: We walked for two hours. (for a while)
(2). 거리: I walked for five kilometers.
(3). 목적/대상/용도: I bought this jacket for you.
We wrote to him for advice.
Sleep is good medicine for minor diseases.
He studied hard for the test.
We saw a movie for children.
What/Who is it for?
Be alert for other vehicles.
He cried for help.
(4). 관련(Concerning): For most people, life is not so exciting.
They are anxious for her safety.
We are pressed for money.
(5). 이유: He scolded(criticized) me for being late.
The city is famous for its wine.
He shouted for joy.
(6). 대가/교환: I bought the jacket for 50 dollars.
He exchanged old bills for new ones.
You can enjoy holidays for little cost.
(7). 방향: She left(started/headed) for New York.
The train is bound for Seoul.
(8). 찬성(In favor of): We are for the proposal.
(9). ~ 고려하면(Considering): The boy is clever for his age.
The price was too high for the service we got.
2. 동사/형용사/명사 뒤
(1) 동사와 함께 쓰일 경우 (목적어 앞)
▶ Did someone call for a taxi?
▶ He hopes for a raise in salary next year.
▶ I'm looking for my keys.
▶ We'll wait for her here.
▶ You go buy the tickets and I'll watch for the train.
▶ If you wish for an "A" in this class, you must work hard.
▶ 관련 동사: apply, allow, apologize, ask, beg, blame, long, mourn, pay, plead, pose, pray,
prepare, press, register, search, substitute, vouch
(2) 형용사 (또는 과거분사)와 함께 쓰일 경우
▶ Are you ready for the test?
▶ He is not qualified for the job.
▶ He has skills needed for the job.
▶ The time is ripe for action.
▶ 관련 형용사: eligible, famous, known, noted, fit, suitable, responsible, liable,
sorry, necessary, alert
(3) 명사와 함께 쓰일 경우
▶ (have) affection/compassion/sympathy for
▶ (have) respect/preference for
▶ (have) a reputation/talent for
▶ (make) allowances for
▶ (give) an excuse/reason for
▶ (take) responsibility for
▶ (pave) the way for
▶ in exchange/return for
▶ a substitute for
▶ a need/demand for
※ 주의해야 할 용법
▶ to 부정사의 의미상 주어
- It is hard for us to solve this one.
- They made it easier for corporations to fire employees.
- It takes at least 3 days for an order to be delivered.
▶ 수여동사 buy/make/get
- I bought a bike for my son.
▶ Apply to / Apply for
- apply to the university/company/authorities (대학/기업/관청에 신청)
- apply for a job/position/scholarship/admission (실제 신청할 대상을 신청)
▶ Check(Search) / Check for (Search for)
- Check your computer for errors. 컴퓨터를 점검하다 / 오류를 찾기 위해
- Check for errors. 오류를 찾아 점검하다
- Check (the kitchen) for gas leaks. (부엌을) 점검하다 / 가스 누설을 찾기 위해
- The police are searching the building for evidence. 건물을 수색하다 / 증거를 찾기 위해
- The police are searching for the missing child. 실종된 어린이를 찾아 수색하다
- Customs checked (searched) our bags for illegal items. 세관이 금지물품을 찾기 위해~
▶ Pay / Pay for
- I paid the bill/fine/tax. 직접 지불할 수 있는 것들 (요금/벌금/세금)
- I paid for the meal/gas/damage. 어떤 대상에 대해 돈을 지불하다 (식사/휘발유/피해)
▶ Watch / Watch for
- She watched TV/the baby. 지켜보다
- She watched for snakes/errors. 어떤 대상이 있는지 주의하여 보다
▶ Listen to / Listen for
- Listen to the radio. 라디오를 듣다
- Listen for any unusual sounds. 소리가 있는지 주의하여 듣다.
3. 기타 관용적 용법 및 중요 표현
● for certain(sure): 확실히 definitely; without doubt
● for a change: 기분전환으로; for the sake of variety
● for good: 영원히 permanently
● for all his wealth: ~에도 불구하고
● allow for: 고려하다, 참작하다
● but for: without ~이 없다면
● for instance: for example; as an illustration
● for a living: 생계를 위해; as a profession
● for now: 현재로서는; temporarily
● run for office: (관직에) 출마하다
● for one thing: 우선 / 한가지 이유는 (여러 이유 중에서)
● for the sake of: ~을 위해 for the benefit of; for the purpose of
● for the time being: 당분간
● ask for trouble: 화를 불러일으키다, 경솔히 굴다
● word for word: 말 그대로 (글자하나 틀리지 않고 정확히); exactly as said or written
● for the asking: 달라고만 하면, 무료로; for free; free of charge
● for the most part: 대체로, 전반적으로; mostly; for the best part
● (change) for the better(worse): 좋은(나쁜) 방향으로 ~이 변하다
● once and for all: 최종적으로, 단연코
● food for thought: 생각할 거리
● play for time: 시간을 벌다, 일부러 지연시키다
● mistake A for B: A를 B로 착각하다, 혼동하다
● (given up) for lost/dead: 실종된/죽은 것으로 단념되다
● Many people take it for granted that cars are supposed to break down. 당연히 여기다
● Can you account for your absence last Friday? 설명하다
● Students account for the vast majority of our customers. 차지하다
● register for: ~에 등록하다 enroll in, sign up for
● I suggest you read my post again for clarification on that point. 명확한 설명을 위해
● for good measure: 한술 더 떠서, 덤으로
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