noun🔗Share原因，起因. (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result."They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."他们查明水管爆裂是这次洪水的起因。outcomeeventactionconditionsituationtendencyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share理由，原因。 (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion."The end of the war was a cause for celebration."战争的结束是值得庆祝的理由。emotionmindattitudeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share事业，目标，理想。 A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends."Helping others was her cause in life, driving her to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "帮助他人是她的人生理想，这驱使着她去当地动物收容所做义工。philosophyvaluemoralsocietypoliticsessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share缘故，理由，益处 Sake; interest; advantage."My brother's health is my chief cause for concern right now. "现在，我最担心的就是我弟弟的健康，这是为了他的缘故啊。valuebusinesseconomyrightessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share起因，缘由，理由 Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair."The cause of the recent disagreement between siblings was the division of chores. "最近兄妹/姐弟之间产生分歧的起因是家务活的分配问题。societypoliticsworldactionstateessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share诉讼，案件, 理由。 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."The student filed a cause in court to challenge the unfair grading policy. "这位学生向法院提起诉讼，挑战不公平的评分政策。lawrightactionstateessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share引起，导致。 To set off an event or action."The lightning caused thunder."闪电引起了雷声。actioneventoutcomeprocessessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share导致， 促使。 (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority."His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."他坚韧不拔的决心促使了这次募捐活动的成功。actionoutcomeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share导致，引起，造成。 To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse."My teacher caused my absence from class by giving a note explaining my sick child. "因为我的孩子生病了，老师写了张说明，这才解释了我为什么没来上课.outcomeactioneventessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
