| 释义 |
answer for sb / sth 1. to explain to people in authority why you did something wrong or why something happened, and be punished if necessary对…负责:•Their coach must answer for the team's poor performance.他们的教练必须为该队的不佳表现负责。2. have a lot to answer for informalto be responsible for causing a lot of trouble对〔许多问题〕负有责任3. can't answer for sb spokenused to say that you cannot make a decision for someone who is not there, or give their opinion无法代表某人:•I'm sure John will help us – I can't really answer for the others.我确信约翰会帮我们，但别人我就无法代表了。 |