cause是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 the reason why something, especially something bad, happens -- （尤指不好的事情發生的）原因，起因

  • The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire. 警方仍在努力調查失火的原因。

  • 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). 沒有（正當的）理由，我是不會告訴你的。

  • I believe we have/there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action. 我認為我們採取這樣的行動有正當的理由。

  • He's never given me any cause for concern. 他從未讓我擔心過。

• 1 a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people -- （為某些人所強烈支持的）原則，事業，目標

  • They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people. 他們正為解放人民這一事業而戰鬥。

  • I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause. 我資助你十英鎊——這都是為了做正經事嘛。

• 2 to make something happen, especially something bad -- 使（不好的事情）發生；造成，導致

  • The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents. 艱難的駕駛條件引發了好幾次意外。

  • [ + obj + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink. 明亮的光線刺得她直眨眼睛。

  • Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots. 大多數心臟病發作都是由於血液凝塊所致。

  • [ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble. 我希望孩子沒有給你添了太多麻煩。

• 3 because -- 因為，由於

  • I'll host the party cause I've got plenty of room at my house. 因為我家地方大，所以將由我來舉辦聚會。

  • I try to practise my French every day, cause I'm not very good at it. 我的法語不太好，所以我儘可能地天天練習。