cause

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The cause of an event, usually a bad event, is the thing that makes it happen. 起因; 原因
Smoking is the biggest preventable cause of death and disease. 吸烟是造成不必要疾病和死亡的最大原因。
2. N-COUNT A cause is an aim or principle which a group of people supports or is fighting for. 奋斗目标; 事业
Refusing to have one leader has not helped the cause. 拒绝接受领导无益于该事业。
3. V-T To cause something, usually something bad, means to make it happen. 引起
The insecticide used on some weeds can cause health problems. 喷洒在野草上的杀虫剂会引发各种健康问题。
This was a genuine mistake, but it did cause me some worry. 这纯属失误，但它确实令我有些不安。
4. N-UNCOUNT If you have cause for a particular feeling or action, you have good reasons for feeling it or doing it. 理由
Only a few people can find any cause for celebration. 只有少数人能找到庆祝的理由。
5. PHRASE If you say that something is for a good cause, you mean that it is worth doing or giving to because it will help other people, for example by raising money for charity. 为了高尚的事业 (如慈善捐赠)
The Raleigh International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause. 罗利国际自行车骑行会欢迎有志为慈善事业筹钱者参加。

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 .

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 .