词组 | make for |
释义 | Phr V make for makes, making, made make for swh (never passive) to go in the direction of a placeHe 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 situationPoor 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, 1936make 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 somethingto 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 somethingto 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 for1. 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 forv. 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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