to attack someone

Their dog had to be put to sleep after it went for the postwoman. 他们家的狗咬了那个女邮递员，他们只好对它实施了安乐死。

to choose something

Instead of butter, I always go for margarine or a low-fat spread. 我总是选择人造黄油或低脂肪的面包酱以代替黄油。

to like or admire

I don't go for war films in a big way (= very much). 我不大喜欢战争片。

What sort of men do you go for (= are you attracted to)? 你喜欢什么类型的男人？

to try to have or achieve something

She tripped me as I went for the ball. 我在拼抢球的时候，她把我绊倒了。

The Russian relay team will again be going for the gold medal at the Olympic Games. 俄罗斯接力赛跑队将会再次为夺得奥运会金牌而拼搏。

If something goes for a certain amount of money, it is sold for that amount.

The painting is expected to go for at least a million dollars. 这幅油画预计至少要卖100万美元。