Translation

• to be used for

Synonyms

• 用于, 用以

Examples

• 用来发送出烟雾山。
  The mountain used to send out clouds of smoke.
• 知识就是力量，但这力量可以用来做好事，也可以用来做坏事。
  Knowledge is power, but it is power for evil just as much as for good.
• 电线被用来运送电力。
  Wires are used to convey electricity.
• 否则，用左手传递食物会被认为是不礼貌的，因为左手是用来洗澡的。
  Otherwise, it is considered impolite to pass food with the left hand, because the left hand is used for bathing.