Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database.

为了便于讨论，不妨假定我们成功地建立了一个令人满意的数据库。

For the sake of historical accuracy, please permit us to state the true facts.

为忠于历史，请允许我们阐述真正的事实。

For safety's sake, never stand directly behind a horse.

为安全起见，千万别站在马的正后方。

Economic change for its own sake did not appeal to him.

经济变化本身对他并没有吸引力。

I just like car trips for their own sake.

我只是单纯地喜欢驾车旅行。

...a love of truth and learning for its own sake.

对真理和学问的纯粹的热爱

I trust you to do a good job for Stan's sake.

我拜托你看在斯坦的份上好好干。

Linda knew that for both their sakes she must take drastic action.

琳达知道，为了他俩，她必须断然行事。

For goodness sake, why didn't you ring me?.

天哪，为什么你不给我打电话？

You've got a computer system, for heaven's sake.

天啊，你已经装了计算机系统。