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词汇 cause
释义
cause
noun uk/kɔːz/ us/kɑːz/
(REASON)
B2 [ C or U ](尤指不好的事情发生的)原因,起因
the reason why something, especially something bad, happens
The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire. 警方仍在努力查证失火的原因。
She had died of natural causes. 她是自然死亡。
I wouldn't tell you without (good) cause (= if there was not a (good) reason). 没有(正当的)理由,我是不会告诉你的。
I believe we have/there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action. 我认为我们采取这样的行动有正当的理由。
C2 [ U ]理由根据缘故
a reason to feel something or to behave in a particular way
He's never given me any cause for concern. 他从未让我担心过。
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  • One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce.
  • They are demanding an inquiry into the cause of the accident.
  • I don't really think he had any cause to complain.
  • Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.
  • Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.
(PRINCIPLE)
C1 [ C ](为某些人所强烈支持的)原则,事业,目标
a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people
They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people. 他们正为解放人民这一事业而战斗。
I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause. 我资助你10英镑——这都是为了做正经事嘛。
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  • Her study has considerably advanced the cause of equal rights.
  • Environment protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built.
  • He has always shown great dedication to the cause.
  • Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.
  • He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.
cause
verb [ T ] uk/kɔːz/ us/kɑːz/
B2 使(不好的事情)发生;造成,导致
to make something happen, especially something bad
The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents. 艰难的驾驶条件引发了好几起事故。
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink. 明亮的光线刺得她直眨眼睛。
Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots. 大多数心脏病发作都是由于血液凝块所致。
[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble. 我希望孩子们没给你添太多麻烦。
Synonyms: bringinflictvisit something on/upon someone wreak
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  • Sitting hunched over a computer all day can cause problems.
  • Some types of paint on toys can cause lead-poisoning in children.
  • The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage.
  • He's always trying to cause trouble between us.
  • Smoking can cause respiratory diseases.
cause
conjunction informal (also 'cause) uk/kɒz/ us/kɑːz/
因为,由于
because
I'll host the party cause I've got plenty of room at my house. 因为我家地方大,所以将由我来举办聚会。
I try to practise my French every day, cause I'm not very good at it. 我的法语不太好,所以我尽可能地天天练习。
Synonym: cos
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