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cause

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

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noun

Причина

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

Examples :

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Они определили прорыв трубы как причину наводнения.

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noun

Причина, повод

(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.

Examples :

"The end of the war was a cause for celebration."

Окончание войны было поводом для празднования.

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noun

Цель, дело, идеал

A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

Examples :

"Helping others was her cause in life, driving her to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "

Помощь другим была ее целью в жизни, что побуждало ее добровольно работать в местном приюте для животных.

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noun

Дело, интерес, выгода

Sake; interest; advantage.

Examples :

"My brother's health is my chief cause for concern right now. "

Здоровье моего брата сейчас - моя главная забота.

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noun

Вопрос, дело

Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

Examples :

"The cause of the recent disagreement between siblings was the division of chores. "

Причиной недавнего разногласия между братьями и сестрами стало разделение домашних обязанностей.

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noun

Судебный процесс, дело

A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.

Examples :

"The student filed a cause in court to challenge the unfair grading policy. "

Студент подал в суд иск, чтобы оспорить несправедливую политику выставления оценок.

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verb

Вызвать, быть причиной

To set off an event or action.

Examples :

"The lightning caused thunder."

Молния вызвала гром.

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verb

Вызвать, быть причиной

(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

Examples :

"His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."

Его упорная решимость стала причиной успеха сбора средств.

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verb

Вызывать, быть причиной, оправдываться

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

Examples :

"My teacher caused my absence from class by giving a note explaining my sick child. "

Мой учитель оправдал мое отсутствие на занятиях, предоставив записку с объяснением болезни моего ребенка.

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