"do for" in Chinese (Traditional)
對...有用替...做事
Definition
“Do for” 指對某事有用、能達到某種目的,或(非正式地)照顧不能自理的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
通常屬於非正式用法,“do for”表示某物夠用或實用(例:'This will do for now')。在英式英語中,也可指嚴重影響或“害了”某人。照顧某人是較舊的用法。
Examples
This pen will do for now until I get a better one.
這支筆現在**夠用**,等我買到更好的再說。
A small gift will do for a thank-you.
一份小禮物**足以**表達感謝。
She used to do for her elderly neighbor by helping with shopping.
她過去常常幫年長的鄰居買東西,**照顧**她。
These old shoes will do for gardening.
這些舊鞋子**適合**幹園藝活。
I only have instant coffee, but I hope it will do for breakfast.
我只有即溶咖啡,但希望它**夠早餐用**。
If you keep ignoring your health, it will do for you sooner or later.
如果你繼續忽視你的健康,早晚會**害了你**。