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》
1·Smiling for the sake of smiling can lead to emotional exhaustion.
只是为了微笑而微笑会导致情绪衰竭。
2·There's nothing he wouldn't do for the sake of showing off and flirting his tail-feathers.
为了显摆、卖弄他尾巴上那几根毛，他什么都愿意做。
3·For the sake of the child she resolved to be brave.
为了孩子，她决心要勇敢起来。
4·She called on us merely for the sake of courtesy.
她来访只是为了礼貌。
—— 《新英汉大辞典》
5·Banks and insurers are being bailed out not because they deserve it, or for the sake of their employees, but because there is no choice.
银行和保险机构被注资不是由于他们应得，或是为了他们的员工，而是因为除了这样做以外我们已经别无它法。