In 1844 they bought it for $1,200 and some land from Charles Dresser, who performed their marriage ceremony in 1842. (2021浙江卷;语法填空·人与社会)
1844年,他们用1,200美元加一些土地,从查尔斯·德莱塞那里买下它,查尔斯·德莱塞是1842年他们婚礼的主婚人。
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真题重现 In 1844 they bought it $1,200 and some land from Charles Dresser, who performed their marriage ceremony in 1842.
解析 固定搭配buy sth. for some money意为“以……的价格买了某物”,故应填入介词for。
语法链接 介词for的固定搭配
在考试中常见的for的固定搭配有:
for years 多年 for some reason 出于某种原因
for a moment 一会儿 a desire for 对……的渴望
ask for 要求 pay for 支付……的钱
account for 说明;占…… stand for 代表
wait for 等待 be good/bad for 对……有好处/坏处
be famous for 以……出名 be ready for 为……做好准备
except for 除……以外
核心词
perform vt. 执行,做
marriage ceremony 结婚典礼