In English, when is the preposition for or to used, and how to distinguish these prepositions?

(1) Prepare. (indicating time and distance) meters, up to

A word indicating how far or how long.

[example]

I have been waiting for three hours.

I waited for three hours.

Most of the time, he is in poor health.

For a long time, he was in poor health.

They were silent for a while.

They were silent for a while.

It is time for the little girl to go to bed.

It's time for the little girl to go to bed.

We walked a mile and ran a mile.

We walked a mile and ran another mile.

(2) preview. Arrive, arrive

A word indicating where someone or something is going.

[example]

She left Tianjin for Beijing.

He left Tianjin for Beijing.

Is this the right train for Glasgow?

Is this the right train for Glasgow?

(3) preview. Give, use, be suitable for

A word indicating who will get or own something.

[example]

This is a gift for you.

This is a gift for you.

(4) preview. be like

as； As being

[example]

I regard him as his brother.

I regard him as his brother.

(5) preview. Because, because

Because, because; because

[example]

We can't see because of the fog.

We can't see because of the fog.

They didn't reach a conclusion for the following reasons.

They didn't reach a conclusion for the following reasons.

He was punished for stealing.

He was punished for stealing.

as for ...

Words that indicate the person you are talking about.

[example]

It is dangerous for a child to cross the road alone.

It is dangerous for children to cross the road by themselves.

It is up to you.

This matter is up to you to decide.

He is tall for his age.

He is very tall for his age. He is tall for his age. )

for

Words that indicate why you do something.

[example]

It's very cold for October.

October is really cold.

I have some picture books to show you.

I have some books to show you.

There is no big enough house for him to live in.

There is no such big house for him to live in.

We work hard for socialism.

We work hard for socialism.

Support (in a game or battle)

Be on the same side in a sport or battle.

[example]

They will represent the United States.

They will represent the United States in the competition.

Tim plays tennis on behalf of the school.

Tim represented the school in the tennis match.

(9) preview. Price, exchange rate

A word indicating how much something costs.

[example]

I want to exchange this for that.

I want to exchange this for that.

I spent two dollars on this book.

I spent two yuan on this book.

I spent 5 pounds on it.

I spent five pounds on it.

(10) Prepare.

Words that show you an idea

[example]

Are you for or against this proposal?

Are you for or against this proposal?

Some people support the strike, while others are against it.

Some people are in favor of the strike, while others are against it.

( 1 1) conj。 because

Because; Due to the fact that

[example]

I am thirsty because the sun is very hot.

I am very thirsty because of the hot weather.

I missed the beginning of the play because I was late.

I missed the beginning of the play because I was late.

Of:

(1) Prepare. (owned by all) ...

Words that mean what you have.

[example]

The prince is the son of the king.

The prince is the son of the king.

This is a custom in this country.

This is a custom in this country.

Beijing is the capital of China.

Beijing is the capital of China.

(2) preview. From, in

From ...

[example]

A cow is an animal.

A cow is an animal.

He is one of my best friends.

He is one of my best friends.

(3) preview. Including; have

Contain, possess

[example]

Pass me a glass of milk.

Pass me a glass of milk.

He lives in a house with three rooms.

He lives in a house with three rooms.

He is the most dangerous enemy.

He is the fiercest enemy.

(4) preview. Made of ... ...

Made of ...

[example]

This bridge is made of stone.

This bridge is made of stone.

This book consists of several chapters.

This book has several chapters.

What is this table made of?

What is this table made of?

(5) preview. about

About, about

[example]

I heard the news.

I have heard the news.

It was he who told me the news of victory.

It was he who told me the news of victory.

(6) preview. It's called; exist ...

This is (so-called)

[example]

Harbin is a big city.

Harbin is a big city.

(7) preview. From; come from

from

[example]

He is a man of humble origin.

He is a man of humble origin.

He was born in a good family.

He was born in a good family.

(8) preview. Indicate the location

Words indicating places

[example]

He lives at the end of the road.

He lives at the end of the road.

The village is less than a mile from the town.

The village is less than a mile from the town.

(9) preview. Express your relationship with others.

Words that show another person what you are.

[example]

He is loved by everyone.

He is loved by everyone.

(10) Prepare. Means to remove, deprive or exempt.

Express relief, deprivation, get rid of

[example]

My watch was robbed.

My watch was robbed.

The doctor cured the patient of his illness.

The doctor cured the patient.

(1 1) Prepare to indicate the reason.

Indicate the reason

[example]

We are proud of our motherland.

We are proud of our motherland.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Get ready. It means distinction, tolerance and measurement.

Represents division, inclusion and measurement.

[example]

I bought a ton of coal yesterday.

I bought a ton of coal yesterday.

Adoption of western technology

Adopt western technology

Recipient:

(1) Prepare. Arrive; Arrive; arrive

A word indicating where someone or something is going, etc.

[example]

We go to town on foot.

We walked into town.

He led us from victory to victory.

He led us from victory to victory.

Point to the blackboard.

Point to the blackboard.

That road leads to Beijing.

That road leads to Beijing.

This peach sucks.

This peach sucks.

(2) preview. (specify the recipient) the recipient.

A word indicating who is receiving something.

[example]

Please give me this book.

Please give me this book.

I gave the candy to Mary.

I gave the candy to Mary.

(3) preview. (indicating that it is still a few points away); lack

Show words how many minutes before the hour.

[example]

It's ten minutes to six.

Ten minutes to six.

They fought to the end.

They fought to the end.

(4) preview. As far as; until

As far as; until

[example]

I will stay until the end of June.

I will stay until the end of June.

She read the book from beginning to end.

She read the book from beginning to end.

(5) preview. (indicating position) in; reach

The word that shows the location.

[example]

He tied the donkey to the tree.

He tied the donkey to the tree.

Fix it on the wall.

Tie it to the wall.

(6) preview. (specify reason) Yes

Words explaining the reason

[example]

He came to help me.

He came to help me.

(7) preview. (indicating change) become

Show changing words

[example]

He fell into poverty.

He became poor.

The sky changed from blue to gray.

The sky changed from blue to gray.

(8) preview. Indicates the degree of development.

(indicating reaching a certain point or range)

[example]

He is English to the core.

He is English to the core.

I'm soaked to the skin.

I'm soaked to the skin.

(9) preview. It means to compare, compare

Compared with?

[example]

He is much richer than before.

He is much richer now than before.

(10) Prepare. It means adding, attaching and cooperating.

Indicating an increase or accompanying.

[example]

Three plus five.

Five plus three.

We danced to the music.

We danced to the music. ?

(1 1) Prepare to indicate the situation caused by the result or thing.

Express a result or result state.

[example]

He tore it to pieces.

He tore it to pieces.

The train slowed down and stopped.

The train slowed down and then stopped. ?

Get ready. Turn infinitives into nouns; Used as an adjective; Used as an adverb; Other usage

(used as a sign of infinitive) a) noun usage; The use of adjectives; C) the use of adverbials; D) other uses

[example]

Lying is wrong.

Lying is wrong.

I have something to eat.

I have something to eat.

Water can be drunk.

Drinking Water

A house for rent

A house for rent

C) We eat to live.

We eat to survive.

I am glad to see you.

Nice to meet you.

To tell the truth, he is a good student.

To tell the truth, he is a good student.

He is scheduled to come at three o'clock.

He will come at three o'clock.

He seems very happy.

She looks very happy.

They learned how to write letters in English.

They learned how to write English letters.

Round trip (13)

Back and forth, backward and forward

[example]

She rocked back and forth on the swing.

She is on the swing.