take the blame for sb. take在这里表示“承受”的意思,blame是“责备”之义;for sb./sth. 是介词短语,表示“为某人”,整个短语就是“为他人承受责备”,就是“背锅”。 Why should I take the blame for others? 我为什么要代人受过? to become a scapegoat for sb. 我不应该成为他的替罪羊。 I don't deserve to become a scapegoat for him.