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  1. noun
    2. REASON
    PRINCIPLE
  2. verb
  3. conjunction
causenounuk/kɔːz/ us/kɑːz/

cause noun REASON

B2 [ C or U ] the reason why something, especially something bad, happens（尤指不好的事情發生的）原因，起因

The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.警方仍在努力查證失火的原因。
She had died of natural causes.她是自然死亡。
I wouldn't tell you without (good) cause (= if there was not a (good) reason).沒有（正當的）理由，我是不會告訴你的。
I believe we have/there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action.我認爲我們采取這樣的行動有正當的理由。

C2 [ U ] a reason to feel something or to behave in a particular way理由；根據；緣故

He's never given me any cause for concern.他從未讓我擔心過。

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One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce.

They are demanding an inquiry into the cause of the accident.

I don't really think he had any cause to complain.

Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.

Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

cause noun PRINCIPLE

C1 [ C ] a socially valuable principle that is strongly supported by some people（爲某些人所強烈支持的）原則，事業，目標

They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people.他們正爲解放人民這一事業而戰鬥。
I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause.我資助你10英鎊——這都是爲了做正經事嘛。

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Her study has considerably advanced the cause of equal rights.

Environment protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built.

He has always shown great dedication to the cause.

Vegetarianism is one cause she does not espouse.

He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.

causeverb [ T ]uk/kɔːz/ us/kɑːz/

B2 to make something happen, especially something bad使（不好的事情）發生；造成，導致

The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.艱難的駕駛條件引發了好幾起事故。
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink.明亮的光線刺得她直眨眼睛。
Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.大多數心髒病發作都是由於血液凝塊所致。
[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.我希望孩子們沒給你添太多麻煩。

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Sitting hunched over a computer all day can cause problems.

Some types of paint on toys can cause lead-poisoning in children.

The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage.

He's always trying to cause trouble between us.

Smoking can cause respiratory diseases.

causeconjunctionalso 'cause uk/kɒz/ us/kɑːz/ informal

because因爲，由於

I'll host the party cause I've got plenty of room at my house.因爲我家地方大，所以將由我來舉辦聚會。
I try to practise my French every day, cause I'm not very good at it.我的法語不太好，所以我盡可能地天天練習。
Synonym
cos

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