① for a time意為“一度,有一段時(shí)間,一時(shí)”,常用于過(guò)去時(shí)中。
She lived in Nanjing for a time. 她曾一度住在南京。
He didn't recognize her for a time. 他一時(shí)沒(méi)有認(rèn)出她來(lái)。
② for a moment意為“一會(huì)兒,片刻”,相當(dāng)于for a while。
She was silent for a moment. 她沉默了一會(huì)兒。
He sat on the sofa for a moment. 他在沙發(fā)上坐了一會(huì)兒。
③ for the moment意為“眼下,目前,暫時(shí)”,指說(shuō)話時(shí)的暫時(shí)情況,常用于一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)或一般將來(lái)時(shí)。
He is very busy for the moment. 他眼下很忙。
He has nothing to do for the moment. 他暫時(shí)沒(méi)什么事可做。
I can't remember her name for the moment. 我暫時(shí)記不起她的名字了。