This activity has occasioned some surprise since it is widely believed that the bank, carrying a large number of bad loans, is on the brink of collapse.
这一行为引起了一些意外，因为人们普遍认为，背负着大量不良贷款的这家银行正处于崩溃的边缘。
2
The decision occasioned us much anxiety.
这个决定让我们忧虑不堪。
《牛津词典》
3
The flight delay was occasioned by the need for a further security check.