1、for/from want of

由于缺少......

The flowers died from want of water.

這些花由于缺少水而枯死了。

Some of the wounded soldiers died for want of medicine.

有些士兵因為缺乏藥物而死去。

2、for the use of

供......使用的

This parking lot is for the use of employees only.

這個停車場只供員工使用。

This dining hall is for the use of teachers.

這個飯堂是供教師使用的。

3、in support of

為了支持......，為了擁護......

He spoke at the meeting in support of my idea.

他在會上講話支持我的想法。

They decided to stay in support of the new leadership.

為了支持新的領導班子，他們決定留下來。

4、so as to

為了(做)......，以便(做)......

They made a lot of lively programs so as to attract more children.

為了吸引更多的孩子，他們制作了很多生動活潑的節目。

I left home at 5:00 in the morning so as to be there on time.

我早上5點鐘就出門，以便準時到達那里。

5、in search of

為了尋找......，為了尋求......

He went to the south in search of better prospects.

他為了尋找更好的前途到南方去。

She immigrated to New Zealand in search of a quiet life.

她為了過上平靜的生活移民到新西蘭去。

6、for the sake of/for one’s sake

為......起見，為了......

His family moved to the countryside for the sake of his son’s health.

他一家為了他兒子的健康搬到鄉下去。

He betrayed his friend for money’s sake.

他為了錢而出賣自己的朋友。

7、for one’s own safety

為了某人自身的安全

For your own safety please don’t smoke inside the plane.

為了你自身的安全，請不要在飛機上抽煙。

Please fasten your seat belt for your own safety.

為了你們自己的安全，請系上安全帶。

8、for future reference

為了以后參考，為了今后備查

Keep all the price lists on file for future reference.

把所有的價格表存檔，以便今后備查。

You can take this booklet home for future reference.

你可以把小冊子帶回家，留著以后參考。