1·Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database.
让我们为了讨论假定我们设法构建了一个令人满意的数据库。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
2·It is better for the sake of evolution to allow creatures to go extinct.
为了进化,最好让生物灭绝。
3·These passages of arms for the sake of progress often suffer shipwreck, and we have just explained why.
这些为了进步的武装冲突经常遭受失败,我们刚才已经解释了原因。
4·He does it for the sake of adventure, to improve himself, to show he's worthy of respect and love from his lady.
他做这个是为了探险,提高自己,证明他是值得他的夫人尊敬和爱戴的。
5·Our schools are where we send our children to get a practical education—not to pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge.
我们把孩子送到学校也只不过是为了(让他们)接受实用教育——而并非为了追求知识。
6·She gave up smoking for the sake of her health.
为保持身体健康,她戒了烟。
—— 《牛津词典》
7·They stayed together for the sake of the children.
为了孩子,他们还待在一起。
—— 《牛津词典》
8·For the sake of completeness, all names are given in full.
为完整起见,所有名称均用全名。
—— 《牛津词典》
9·For the sake of simplicity , let's divide the discussion into two parts.
为了方便起见,我们把讨论分成两部分。
—— 《牛津词典》
10·He urged the participants to set aside minor differences for the sake of achieving peace.
他敦促与会者把小分歧抛于脑后,以求实现和平。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》