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.
 
				