① for a time意為“一度,有一段時間,一時”,常用于過去時中。
She lived in Nanjing for a time. 她曾一度住在南京。
He didn't recognize her for a time. 他一時沒有認出她來。
② for a moment意為“一會兒,片刻”,相當于for a while。
She was silent for a moment. 她沉默了一會兒。
He sat on the sofa for a moment. 他在沙發(fā)上坐了一會兒。
③ for the moment意為“眼下,目前,暫時”,指說話時的暫時情況,常用于一般現(xiàn)在時或一般將來時。
He is very busy for the moment. 他眼下很忙。
He has nothing to do for the moment. 他暫時沒什么事可做。
I can't remember her name for the moment. 我暫時記不起她的名字了。