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. 吸菸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. 奮鬭目標; 事業
Refusing to have one leader has not helped the cause. 拒絕接受領導無益於該事業。
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. 噴灑在野草上的殺蟲劑會引發各種健康問題。
This was a genuine mistake, but it did cause me some worry. 這純屬失誤,但它確實令我有些不安。
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. 衹有少數人能找到慶祝的理由。
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. 爲了高尚的事業 (如慈善捐贈)
The Raleigh International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause. 羅利國際自行車騎行會歡迎有志爲慈善事業籌錢者蓡加。
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cause /kɔːz/ (causing,caused,causes)
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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 .
- 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 . 返回 cause
cause noun (REASON)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ]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 . 警方仍在努力查証失火的原因。
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(正儅的)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 . 我認爲我們採取這樣的行動有正儅的理由。
[ 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
a reason to feel something or to behave in a particular way
理由;根據;緣故
He's never given me any cause for concern . 他從未讓我擔心過。
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cause noun (PRINCIPLE)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people
(爲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 . 他們正爲解放人民這一事業而戰鬭。
I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause. 我資助你10英鎊——這都是爲了做正經事嘛。
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