go for

• 短语动词，表示选择、尝试或追求某事物，也可表示偏好或意图。

A phrasal verb used to indicate choosing, attempting, or pursuing something, or to express a preference or intention.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不可分

1. Choose or selectinformal

   To decide on or choose something from a range of options.

   选择

   • I think I'll go for the blue shirt instead of the red one.
   • She went for the chocolate cake for dessert.
   • Which option did you go for in the end?

   同义词choosepickplump forselectsettle ontake

   反义词avoidbypassdeclinerefuserejectspurn

2. Attempt or try to achieveinformal

   To try to get or achieve something, often with effort.

   争取

   • He decided to go for the gold medal in the competition.
   • She's going for a promotion at work.
   • You should go for it if you really want that job.

   同义词attemptgo afterpursueseektry for

   反义词avoideschewshun

3. Attack or criticizeinformal

   To physically attack someone or to criticize them verbally.

   攻击或批评

   • The dog suddenly went for the mailman.
   • The politician went for his opponent during the debate.
   • She went for him with a sharp remark about his laziness.

   同义词assailattackberatecriticizelay intoset upontear intoturn on

   反义词commenddefendpraiseprotectsupport

基本动词go