"be in for"是一个常用的英语短语,核心含义是“即将经历、必定遭遇(某件事)”,或“可能获得(某事物)”,常结合语境表示“注定要面对”的结果(可好可坏,但更常指不愉快的事)。以下是具体拆解:
强调“必然要面对”的结果,多为突发或负面事件。
We're in for a heavy rain—look at those dark clouds!
我们要遭大雨了——看那些乌云!
He's in for a shock when he finds out he failed the exam.
他发现考试不及格时肯定会大吃一惊。
If you keep skipping class, you're in for trouble with the teacher.
你再翘课,肯定要被老师找麻烦。
表示“有机会得到”,常与“奖励、惊喜、惩罚”等搭配。
You're in for a treat if you try Grandma's apple pie!
要是你尝奶奶的苹果派,绝对会有惊喜!
She's in for a promotion if she keeps up the good work.
她如果继续好好干,很可能会升职。
If you don't apologize, you're in for a cold shoulder from her.
你不道歉的话,她可能会对你冷淡。
口语中常用,意为“惹麻烦、要受惩罚”(强调“难逃责罚”)。
Oh no, I broke Mom's favorite mug—I'm really in for it now!
糟了,我打碎了妈妈最爱的杯子——这下我死定了!
You lied to Dad? You're in for it when he finds out.
你对爸爸撒谎了?他发现的话你就等着挨骂吧!
1、 结构:`be in for + 名词/代词`(不能接动词原形,需用名词性成分)。
❌ 错误:He's in for fail the test.
✅ 正确:He's in for a failure in the test. / He's in for failing the test.(动名词作宾语)
2、 时态:根据语境用不同时态(现在时表“即将发生”,过去时表“过去即将发生”)。
We are in for a long wait.(现在:即将要等很久)
We were in for a surprise when we opened the box.(过去:打开盒子时即将遇到惊喜)
3、 语境:多为口语化表达,常见于日常对话,强调“必然性”或“预料中的结果”。
"be in for"的核心是“即将面对/获得某件事”,关键看后续搭配的名词是“事件”还是“事物”,结合语境判断是“负面遭遇”还是“正向获得”。记住固定搭配"be in for it"(惹麻烦),能快速理解口语中的用法~