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词组 make for
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Phr V
make for
makes, making, made
make for swh
(never passive) to go in the direction of a place
He got up and made for the exit, looking fairly ill.
make for sth
(never passive; never in continuous tenses) to cause a particular result or situation
Poor service does not make for satisfied customers.Ironically, food rationing made for a healthier population.Reports of the trial make for gruesome reading. (= they are very unpleasant to read)
make for
verb to steal, to obtain US, 1936
phrasemake for1. make for sth not passive to move towards something: At last the film finished and we got up and made for the exit. The two pilots made for Barber's Point and awaited instructions for take-off. SIMILAR TO: head for2. be made for each other if two people are made for each other, they each seem to be the perfect person for the other to have a happy relationship with: I'd like to see Seb and Carrie get married. They're made for each other.3. make for sth not passive to help to cause a particular effect or situation, or to produce a particular result: The game was played in heavy rain, which made for very dangerous conditions. With restaurants open late into the night, it all makes for a festive atmosphere. The author's description is vivid and thorough, and this makes for a very good read.

make for (somewhere or something)

1. To move in the direction toward some place, often hastily, and/or in order to flee. They made for the storm cellar as quickly as they could. It's getting dark, so we'd better make for camp.
2. To produce or result in something; to be good material for something. If nothing else, today's fiasco will definitely make for a good story. Being really busy always makes for a quick day. If I don't have a lot to do, time drags on so slowly.

make (out) for someone or something

to run toward someone, something, or some place. They made out for Sam as soon as they saw him coming. The boys made for the swimming pool as soon as the coach blew the whistle.

make something for someone or something

to prepare something for someone or something. I made a big bowl of fruit salad for the visitors. James made a cake for the party.

make for

1. Have or cause to have a particular effect; also, help promote or further. For example, That letter of yours will make for hard feelings in the family, or This system makes for better communication. [Early 1500s]
2. Go toward, as in They turned around and made for home. This usage originated in the late 1500s, but was not widely used until the 1800s. Also see made for.

make for

v.
1. To move in the direction of something; head for something: When the fire broke out, everybody made for the door.
2. To have or produce something as an effect or result: Paying attention to small details makes for a more enjoyable trip. Speaking clearly makes for better communication.
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