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单词 make-for
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1. phrasal verb
If you make for a place, you move towards it.
He rose from his seat and made for the door. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
2. phrasal verb
If something makes for another thing, it causes or helps to cause that thing to happen or exist.
[informal]
A happy parent makes for a happy child. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
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make for in British English

verb (intr, preposition)
1. 
to head towards, esp in haste
2. 
to prepare to attack
3. 
to help to bring about
your cooperation will make for the success of our project

make for in American English

1. 
to head for; go toward
2. 
to charge at; attack
3. 
to tend toward; help effect
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Examples of 'make for' in a sentence
make for

Kettricken wisely stood still, allowing the barbarian whatever gesture he thought he must make for the honour of his house.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002)
Like bowling shoes, they were purposely garish to deter theft and make for easy identification if they left the park.
James Birrell THE MANANA MAN (2002)
Towing Lena, he staggered through the current, over the heaving road, trying to make for the Arsenal steps.
Diana Wynne Jones THE MAGICIANS OF CAPRONA (1977)

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