answer for

英 [ˈɑːnsə(r) fɔː(r)]

美 [ˈænsər fɔːr]

为…受惩罚; 为…付出代价; （对问题）负有很大责任

柯林斯词典

• PHRASAL VERB 为了…而受惩罚；为…付出代价
  If you have toanswer forsomething bad or wrong you have done, you are punished for it.
  1. He must be made to answer for his terrible crimes.
     他必须为他的严重罪行付出代价。
• （对问题）负有很大责任
  If you say that someonehas a lot to answer for, you are saying that their actions have led to problems which you think they are responsible for.

英英释义

verb

• furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
  1. I can't account for the missing money
  Synonym:account

双语例句

• It seems to be what we should answer for.
  好像这就是我们要负责人的事。
• This tool will answer for our needs.
  这工具将满足我们的需要。
• All right. we'll have a definite answer for you monday.
  好吧，那么我们周一给你明确答复。
• You must answer for her.
  你必须对她负责。
• • what questions can I answer for you?
  •你有什么问题想问我？
• I need no one to answer for me, because I know I have done no offence.
  我不需要任何人为我担保，因为我知道我无罪。
• Can you correct the wrong answer for me?
  你可以帮我把错的答按变成吗？
• You should answer for what you said.
  你应该对你所说的话负责。
• I can answer for his loyalty.
  我能为他的忠诚担保。
• I think that would be an answer for everyone.
  我想这是个给大家的答案。