I just zoned out for a moment.

我刚才走了一会儿神。

He came home for dinner whistling cheerfully.

他欢快地吹着口哨回家吃饭。

I haven't seen him for yonks .

我很久没见过他了。

I went upstairs for my afternoon siesta.

我上楼去睡午觉。

They went to see it for themselves.

他们自己亲自去看。

He slashed the Administration for its policies.

他严厉地批评政府的政策。

They scouted around for a beauty parlour.

他们四处寻找美容院。

His skills qualify him for the job.

他的技术使他能作。

Pakistan were skittled out for 93.

巴基斯坦队的击球手连续93次被淘汰出局。

It rained by spells for five days.

断断续续下了5天雨。

We employ aluminium for our cooking pots.

我们用铝做饭锅。

We took adequate food for the holiday.

我们为假期带足食品。

People adore him for his noble character.

人们因他的高贵品质而敬爱他。

The inheritance kept them afloat for years.

遗产使他们好多年免于经济困难。

She groped blindly for the door handle.

她摸着找门把手。

Ellie made a bolt for the door.

艾莉往门口逃去。

I bought this car for a song.

我辆车买得很便宜。

May I beg you for a subscription?

能请您捐点钱吗?

She made a dart for the exit.

她冲向出口。

He paid dearly for his careless slip.

他为自己粗心的失误付出了巨大的代价。