定义
to cause: 由...引起、原因是...
The shortage of water is caused by the drought.这场干旱导致了供水不足。
The traffic jam caused me to be late for work.堵车导致我上班迟到了。
(lung cancer is often) caused by (smoking): （肺癌通常）由于（吸烟）引起的
a cause: 一个理由
Alcohol is the cause of many accidents. 很多事故都是由于酒精引起的。
We're trying to raise money for a good cause. 为了更好地目我们试着集资。
Pronunciation examples
UK: What caused the accident?
US: The good news was a cause for celebration.
- "I've caused a paper jam. What do you say to me?"
- "There will be a rumor about a product causing health problems.."
- "I have your cause of death listed as a "heart attack"."
- "They call him that cause he says everything 3 times."
- "If any of you believe that you have cause for firing an employee, or are considering the possibility of firing an employee, please discuss it with the HR department first."
- "Warbuckle's Department Stores will donate a sum of 1 million dollars annually to charitable causes promoting democracy, free trade and open borders in Europe."
- "Perhaps the benefits of the internet outweigh any damage it may cause to the environment?"
- "This is a very real cause that both of us have a very personal connection to."
- "Cause of death?"
- "We devote our lives to your cause."
