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。
(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。
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
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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