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朝...方向移动, 向...进发
to move in the direction of something
- I saw the smoke and made for the nearest fire exit.
我看到烟，便朝最近的消防出口走去。
- The hikers made for shelter as the storm approached.
当风暴临近时，徒步旅行者前往了避难所。
- The children made for the playground as soon as the school bell rang.
学校铃声一响，孩子们就奔向操场。
- He made for the door as soon as he heard the siren.
他一听到警报声就朝门走去。
- The dog made for the cat as soon as it saw it.
狗一看到猫就朝它走去。
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导致, 造成
to lead to a particular outcome or situation
- A lack of trust makes for a shaky foundation in any relationship.
缺乏信任导致任何关系中的基础都不稳固。
- The company's new marketing campaign made for a surge in sales.
公司的新营销活动导致了销售额的激增。
- Her decision to quit her job made for a lot of stress in her life.
她辞职的决定导致她生活中压力很大。
- The company's poor management made for a hostile work environment.
公司管理不善导致了敌对的工作环境。
- The heavy rain made for a difficult commute.
大雨导致了一次艰难的出行。