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单词 do for
释义

do for


Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theydo for
he/she/itdoes for
present participledoing for
past tensedid for
past participledone for

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    (do for someone) Britishinformalto make it impossible for someone to succeed or to continue living

    It was the flu that did for her in the end.

    Synonyms and related words

    To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument
    Synonyms and related words

    To kill a person or animal
  2. 2
    (do for someone) Britishold-fashionedto regularly clean someone else’s house and cook for them

    Mrs Bradley used to come in twice a week to do for us.

    Synonyms and related words

    To do housework
  3. 3
    be done for
    1. 3a
      informalif something is done for, it is in such bad condition or so badly damaged that it cannot be used

      We’re going to have to buy a new photocopier – this one’s done for.

      Synonyms and related words

      In a bad condition
    2. 3b
      informalto be likely to be punished, hurt, or killed

      If the guards see us, we’re done for.

      Synonyms and related words

      In a difficult situation
    3. 3c
      to be so tired that you cannot continue

      I’m afraid Oates is pretty well done for – he can’t walk any further.

      Synonyms and related words

      To be, or to become tired

do for


Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theydo for
he/she/itdoes for
present participledoing for
past tensedid for
past participledone for

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    (do something for someone) informalto make someone feel interested or excited

    Ken wants to buy a new Porsche, but sports cars don’t do anything for me.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed
  2. 2
    be done for
    1. 2a
      informalto be likely to be punished, hurt, or killed

      If the guards see us, we’re done for.

      Synonyms and related words

      In a difficult situation
    2. 2b
      informalif something is done for, it is in such bad condition or so badly damaged that it cannot be used

      We’re going to have to buy a new photocopier – this one’s done for.

      Synonyms and related words

      In a bad condition
    3. 2c
      to be so tired that you cannot continue

      After this next batch I’m afraid I’ll be done for.

      Synonyms and related words

      To be, or to become tired
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