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Say for Meaning in English

expression

ˈseɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SAY-for, SAY-fer, SAY-fur
sˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
SAY-faw

释义

'Say for' is used to introduce an example or to suggest a possible case, similar to 'for example' or 'let's say.'

用法与细微差别

'Say for' is slightly formal or neutral, often found in explanations or hypothetical discussions. Commonly used before giving a specific example. Less frequent in casual speech compared to 'for example', but can make your language sound more thoughtful.

例句

If you want to learn a language, say for Spanish, practice every day.

basic

Many animals hunt at night, say for owls and bats.

basic

You need to eat more vegetables, say for carrots and broccoli.

basic

Let's meet somewhere quiet, say for that little café by the park.

natural

The meeting could be next week, say for Thursday if that works for everyone.

natural

Imagine you win the lottery, say for $1 million—what would you do first?

natural