because[bi'kɔz]

• conj.
  • 因为，由于：

    The boy was always late because it took so long to get dressed.

    这个男孩因花太长时间穿衣服总是迟到。

    I can't do it now because I am busy.

    因为我正忙着，现在不能做此事。

    I do that because I like that.

    我那样做是因为我愿意那样做。

  • [用于引导一个名词从句，相当于 that 或 the fact that]…这一事实，…这一点原因，原因是：

    The reason I am here is because I want to ask for your help.

    我之所以到这儿来是想寻求你的帮助。

  • [用于省略句，表示暂不便说明详细理由]：

    I think it would make her feel better because.

    我想它会使她觉得好受些。原因嘛，现在不说。

  • [口语][用于叙述原因或说明提出问题]：

    You must not think ill of her because she did not love you.

    你不该因为她不爱你就认为她这个人不好。

  • [口语][用于省略句,相当于 on account of being]是…的缘故：

    The bed was uncomfortable because too dirty.

    因为太脏，这张床睡得不舒服。

• 短语:
  • because of
    • 因为，由于
    • 根据
  • because that 因为，由于
  • because this is the case 因此；所以
  • because to [罕用语]为了要…；借以…
  • Because why? [方言]为什么? (= Why?)