Phrase
for the sake of
为了...的缘故；为了...的目的；为了...的利益
for the purpose of; in order to achieve or obtain; for the benefit of
常用搭配：for the sake of + noun/gerund/pronoun
为...缘故；为...起见
In use
For the sake of simplicity, let's use a smaller dataset.
He endured the hardship for the sake of his family's future.
She studied abroad for the sake of gaining international experience.
for the sake of + noun/gerund
表示做某事的目的或原因。
They moved to the countryside for the sake of a quieter life.
他们为了更安静的生活搬到了乡下。
for the sake of + person/pronoun
强调为了某人的利益或好处。
I'll help you for the sake of our friendship.
为了我们的友谊，我会帮助你。
for the sake of + abstract noun (fixed expressions)
用于固定短语，如for the sake of argument（为了讨论），for the sake of clarity（为了清晰）等。
For the sake of simplicity, let's use the shorter version.
为简单起见，我们使用较短的版本。
Common mistakes
He studies hard for the sake.He studies hard for the sake of his future.
“for the sake of”是固定短语，后面必须接名词或动名词，不能省略“of”和宾语。汉语学习者常因直译“为了”而遗漏成分。
I drink milk for the sake of healthy.I drink milk for the sake of health.
“for the sake of”后接形容词是错误的，应改为名词形式。汉语中“健康”可直接跟在“为了”后，但英语需要名词。
Connections
Confusing words
- for the purpose of
- 为了...的目的 · for the sake of强调动机或利益，而for the purpose of强调具体目的。
- in order to
- 为了 · for the sake of后接名词或动名词，in order to后接动词原形。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
固定介词短语，后接名词、代词或动名词，表示目的或利益；人称代词作宾语时更常用所有格形式，如 for his sake。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.