第八章 介 词(11)

in place of / instead of 代替

for the most part — mainly 主要地

in hopes of 希望……

off and on 时断时续

all of a sudden 突然

for good 永远

（8）动词短语 + 介词构成的习语

break off 结束

The two countries broke off their diplomatic relationship.

bring up 抚养，提出

call on sb. 要求，拜访，呼吁

He called on the workers to struggle.

care for 关心，照顾，喜爱

She only cares for new clothes.

I have to care for my son after school

check on 调查

come along with sb. 伴随，和某人在一起

come down with 因……而生病