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cause /kɔːz/► SEE ALLbe (all) for/in a good causea lost causethe root cause (of sth)show good cause (for sth/for doing sth)cause/create a stir
●be (all) for/in a good ˈcauseworth doing, because it is helping other people 是好事；是有帮助的◆Most motorists seem to accept that the speed cameras are all in a good cause (= they help to keep people safe on the roads by stopping people driving too fast).
大多数机动车驾驶员似乎都认为有测速摄像机是件好事。●a lost ˈcausean ambition, project or aim which seems certain to end in failure 败局已定的抱负（或项目、目标）；已注定的败局◆For many years he supported the development of the electric car, but he now thinks it’s a lost cause.多年来他一直支持电动汽车的研制，但是现在却认为这一行没希望。◆Trying to help him to improve his pronunciation is a lost cause.想帮他纠正发音是不可能的事。●the ˌroot ˈcause (of sth)the main cause of sth, such as a problem or difficult situation （…的）根本原因，起因◆Poverty is the root cause of most of the crime in the city.贫穷是城市里大多数犯罪的根本原因。●show good ˈcause (for sth/for doing sth) (law 法律) give a good reason for sth 给出…的正当理由◆Can you show good cause for your accusation?你的指控有什么事由？◆She could show no good cause for being in the office at midnight.她说不出半夜三更呆在办公室有什么理由。●cause/create a ˈstirmake a number of people feel interest, excitement or shock 引起轰动◆His sudden resignation caused quite a stir.他突然辞职引起不小的轰动。 |