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 think that would be an answer for everyone.
  我想这是个给大家的答案。
• You must answer for her.
  你必须对她负责。
• He had no solace to give, no answer for her pain.
  面对她的哀痛，他觉得自己无法给予任何的安慰或者回答。
• This tool will answer for our needs.
  这工具将满足我们的需要。
• The answer for me is always yes.
  我的回答永远是对。
• I didn't have a ready answer for this dilemma
  我没有想出解决这个困境的现成答案。
• He will have to answer for what he has done.
  他将对他的所作所为负责。
• Can you correct the wrong answer for me?
  你可以帮我把错的答按变成吗？
• One should answer for what he does.
  一人做事一人当。
• • what questions can I answer for you?
  •你有什么问题想问我？