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

• I will tell you the answer for once and for all.
  那个答案，我只告诉你这一次。
• He will have to answer for what he has done.
  他将对他的所作所为负责。
• He did not answer for a while.
  他并没有马上回答我的问题。
• I can't answer for his honesty.
  我不能保证他是诚实的。
• This tool will answer for our needs.
  这工具将满足我们的需要。
• My father is the one I love most, which is a definite answer for me.
  我的父亲是我最喜欢的歌，这是一个明确的答复。
• You must answer for her.
  你必须对她负责。
• You should answer for what you said.
  你应该对你所说的话负责。
• Can you correct the wrong answer for me?
  你可以帮我把错的答按变成吗？
• • what questions can I answer for you?
  •你有什么问题想问我？