to answer for
[phrase form: answer]
01
为...负责, 解释
to explain one's actions or decisions, especially when questioned or challenged
例子
The CEO had to answer for the company's poor financial performance during the shareholders' meeting.
首席执行官不得不在股东大会上为公司的糟糕财务表现负责。
When questioned by the press, the spokesperson had to answer for the government's new tax policy.
当被媒体质问时，发言人不得不为政府的新税收政策负责解释。
02
为...负责, 承担...的后果
to face consequences or punishment for one's actions
例子
If you break the rules, you 'll have to answer for it by paying a fine.
如果你违反规则，你将不得不通过支付罚款来为此负责。
The company had to answer for its unethical practices, resulting in fines and penalties.
该公司不得不为其不道德的行为负责，结果被罚款和处罚。
03
充当, 代替
to be used as a replacement or representation of something
Dialect
American
American例子
In the absence of the required tool, a wrench can often answer for a makeshift hammer.
在没有所需工具的情况下，扳手通常可以代替临时锤子。
This temporary structure will answer for our meeting place until the new office is ready.
这个临时结构将作为我们的会议地点，直到新办公室准备好。
04
代表回答, 解释
to explain someone else's thoughts or opinions on a matter
例子
As the spokesperson for the organization, he had to answer for the CEO's perspective on the matter.
作为组织的发言人，他不得不代表首席执行官对此事的看法作出解释。
She was asked to answer for her team's stance on the proposed changes during the meeting.
她被要求在会议期间解释她的团队对提议变更的立场。
