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cause

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

理由，原因。

(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."

战争的结束是值得庆祝的理由。

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noun

事业，目标，理想。

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. "

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。

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noun

缘故，理由，益处

Sake; interest; advantage.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

起因，缘由，理由

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

Examples :

"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。

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

引起，导致。

To set off an event or action.

Examples :

"The lightning caused thunder."

闪电引起了雷声。

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verb

导致，促使。

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

Examples :

"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。

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verb

导致，引起，造成。

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. "

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.

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