名詞:原因、原則、目標、緣故
常見搭配詞:
- have cause to do something
做…的理由
例句:I don’t think you have cause to worry.
我認為你沒有理由擔心。 - the cause of something
…的根源 (something不一定是行為或感覺)
例句:The cause of the fire is still unknown.
起火原因仍不明。 - the cause for something
對於…的理由 (something一定是行為或感覺)
例句:Climate change is a major cause for concern.
氣候變化是一個令人擔憂的主要原因。 - root cause / underlying cause
根本原因
例句:We need to identify the root cause of the problem before we can find a solution.
我們需要找出問題的根本原因,然後才能找到解決方案。 - just / good cause
正當的理由
例句:The workers went on strike because they believed they had just cause.
工人們罷工是因為他們相信他們有正當理由。 - main cause / contributing cause
主要原因 / 促成因素
例句:The main cause of the disaster was poor planning and lack of resources.
災難的主要原因是計劃不周和資源匱乏。 - proximate cause
導致某事發生的直接因素
例句:The court determined that the driver’s negligence was the proximate cause of the accident.
法院認定駕駛員的疏忽是事故的直接原因。
例句:
- The doctor prescribed medication to treat the underlying cause of her condition.
醫生開了藥來治療她病情的根本原因。 - Several factors were identified as contributing causes of the accident.
有幾個因素被確定為事故的促成原因。 - The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
火災原因仍在調查中。 - Many people supported the cause of environmental protection.
許多人支持環保事業。 - The doctor couldn’t determine the cause of the patient’s symptoms.
醫生無法確定引起患者症狀的原因。 - The organization is dedicated to the cause of education for underprivileged children.
這個組織致力於為貧困兒童提供教育的事業。
同義詞:
- reason 原因、理由 n. 指的是導致某事發生的根本或動機。
例句:The reason for his absence was never explained.
他缺席的原因從未解釋過。 - source 來源、根源 n. 表示某事物的起點或起因。
例句:The polluted river was the source of the disease outbreak.
污染的河流是疾病爆發的根源。 - origin 起源、起因 n. 指的是某事物開始的地方或時間。
例句:The origin of the fire remains unknown.
火災的起因仍然未知。 - basis 根據、基礎 n. 表示支持某觀點、行為或決定的理由。
例句:There is no basis for the accusation against him.
對他的指控沒有根據。 - factor 因素、要素 n. 表示影響某事物發生或結果的各種成分。
例句:There are several factors contributing to the company’s success.
有幾個因素促成了公司的成功。
及物動詞:造成、導致
常見搭配詞:
- cause somebody trouble / problems / suffering
帶給別人麻煩 / 問題 / 讓某人受苦
例句:He caused me a lot of trouble.
他給我帶來了很多麻煩。 - cause somebody (something) to do something
讓別人做…
例句:The sudden loud noise caused her to jump.
突如其來的巨響,把她嚇得跳了起來。
*如果是人,口語用make - cause something to happen/occur
導致某事發生
例句:The construction work caused traffic jams to happen more frequently in the area.
建築工程導致該地區的交通堵塞更加頻繁。 - cause something to rise / fall
導致…上升 / 下跌
例句:The new law caused the price of gas to rise.
新法律導致天然氣價格上漲。 - cause trouble / problems / issues
造成問題
例句:Miscommunication often causes issues in the workplace.
溝通不良經常會在工作場所造成問題。 - cause damage / harm / injury / pain / death
造成損害 / 傷害 / 傷害 / 痛苦 / 死亡
例句:The storm caused extensive damage to the coastal town.
風暴對沿海城鎮造成了廣泛的破壞。 - cause concern/fear/anxiety / embarrassment / uncertainty
引起擔憂 / 害怕 / 憂慮 / 尷尬 / 不確定感
例句:The increase in crime has caused concern among residents.
犯罪的增加引起了居民的擔憂。 - cause a reaction/response
引起反應
例句:His words caused a strong reaction from the audience.
他的話引起了聽眾的強烈反應。 - cause a scene / stir
造成(引起)轟動(騷動)
例句:She caused a scene when she threw her drink at the waiter.
她把飲料扔在服務員身上,真是一場鬧劇。 - cause an effect/outcome
造成影響 / 結果
例句:The coach’s strategic decisions caused a favorable outcome for the team.
教練的策略為球隊帶來了有利的結果。
例句:
- Her actions caused the accident to happen.
她的行為導致了事故的發生。 - The lack of rain caused the crops to fail.
雨水不足導致農作物歉收。 - The new policy is causing a lot of confusion.
新政策引起了很多混亂。 - The storm caused the river to overflow.
暴風雨導致河水氾濫。 - The warmer temperatures caused the snow to melt.
氣溫升高導致雪融化。 - The traffic caused us to be late for the meeting.
塞車害我們開會遲到了。
同義詞:
- trigger 觸發、引起 vt. 表示激發或啟動某一過程或事件。
例句:Loud noises can trigger an avalanche in the mountains.
山區的巨大噪音可能引發雪崩。 - induce 引起、導致 vt. 指的是通過某種手段或方法引起某事物。
例句:The medication can induce drowsiness in some patients.
這種藥物可能會讓一些病人感到昏昏欲睡。 - provoke 引起、激起 vt. 表示導致某種情緒、反應或行為的發生。
例句:His rude behavior provoked an angry response from the crowd.
他粗魯的行為激怒了人群。 - generate 產生、引起 vt. 指的是使某事物開始存在或發生。
例句:The new project will generate a lot of job opportunities.
新專案將帶來大量就業機會。 - bring about 導致、引起 vt. 表示使某事物發生或產生某種結果。
例句:The new policy brought about significant changes in the industry.
新政策引起了行業的重大變革。
連接詞:因為、由於(because)
例句:
- I’m staying home, cause I’m feeling sick.
我待在家裡,因為我感覺不舒服。
衍生字:
- causeless 無原因(理由)的 adj.
- causal 有因果關係的 adj
- causally 因果相連地 adv.
- causation 某事件發生的因果過程 n.
- causative 起因的、誘因的 adj.
- causality 因果律、因果關係 n.