cause是什么意思

详细释义

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

  • 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。

  • He's never given me any cause for concern. 他从未让我担心过。

• 1 a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people -- （为某些人所强烈支持的）原则，事业，目标

  • 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。

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

  • 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。

• 3 because -- 因为，由于

  • 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。