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cause REASONHkC:z, $kB:zn, v(to be) the reason why something, esp. something bad, happens原因;造成Heavy snow was the cause of many delayed trains today. [C]大雪是今天许多火车延迟的原因。She has been the cause of all my troubles. [C]她是我所有麻烦的根源。One of the causes of the accident was poor communications. [C]造成事故的原因之一是通讯不良。It seems that the root/underlying (=main) cause of the child's bad behaviour was unhappiness at home. [C]看来造成孩子恶劣行为的根本原因是在家里不开心。The effects of poverty are clear to see, but finding its causes is much more difficult. [C]贫困造成的后果是显而易见的，可是找出造成贫困的原因就困难得多了。I wouldn't tell you without (good) cause (=if there was not a (good) reason). [U]没有（正当的）理由，我是不会告诉你的。If something gives cause for concern, it is a reason for worrying.令人担心Her late arrival gave cause for concern. [U]她的迟到令人担心。I believe we have / there is just cause (=a fair reason) for taking this action. [U]我相信我们有正当的理由采取这个行动。The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents. [T]艰难的行驶条件造成了几起事故。Will this deadline for finishing the work cause you any problems? / Will this deadline for finishing the work cause any problems for you? [+ two objects]完成工作的这一最后期限会给你造成任何问题吗？The bright light caused her to blink. [T + obj + to infinitive]明亮的光线让她眨眼。Someone who causes a disturbance breaks the law by fighting or behaving extremely noisily in public.（以殴斗或吵闹）扰乱治安
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