英语词汇cause的词组、短语、固定搭配翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

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cause1 /kɔːz $ kɒːz/ noun 1. a person, event, or thing that makes something happenadjectivesa common cause of sth Stress is a common cause of sleep problems.the main/primary cause of sth Smoking is the main cause of lung disease.a major/leading cause of sth In this country, debt is a major cause of homelessness. | Drug abuse is the leading cause of crime and violence.a direct/indirect cause Government policies are the direct cause of the problems facing the economy.the root cause (=the most basic cause) It is time to tackle the root causes of crime.the underlying cause (=the basic cause, especially one that is not obvious) Current treatments deal with the symptoms rather than underlying causes of the disease.the probable/likely cause The probable cause of the fire was an electrical fault.verbsfind/discover the cause Try to discover the cause of the problem.determine/establish/identify the cause (=discover definitely what it is) A team of experts is at the scene of the accident, trying to determine the cause.investigate the cause Police are still investigating the cause of the fire.phrasescause of death The official cause of death was given as drowning.die of/from natural causes (=die of illness, old age etc, not because of an accident or crime) He died from natural causes, probably a heart attack.cause and effect The relationship between cause and effect in mental illness is complex.2. a fact that makes it right or reasonable for you to feel or behave in a particular wayphrasescause for concern/alarm/worry/anxiety There is no cause for alarm.cause for optimism/hope This report gives considerable cause for optimism.cause for celebration The recent success of girls in examinations is a cause for celebration.cause for complaint It seems to me that the team’s supporters have little cause for complaint.with good cause They worry about the future, and with good cause.without (good) cause People were imprisoned without cause.verbshave cause to do sth Many people have cause to be grateful to him.give cause for sth His condition is giving cause for concern.adjectivesgood cause These people have good cause to be frightened.reasonable cause formal They had reasonable cause to believe that the child was being harmed.no/little cause She had no cause to mistrust him.3. an aim, belief, or organization that a group of people support or fight foradjectivesa good cause (=one that is worth supporting, for example a charity) The money we are raising is for a good cause.a just cause (=one that is good and right) The rebels believed that they were fighting for a just cause.a noble cause (=one that is morally good) He died for a noble cause.a worthy/deserving cause (=a good cause which deserves people’s support) The Red Cross is a very worthy cause.the Nationalist/Republican etc cause The election results were a serious blow to the Nationalist cause.verbssupport a cause Giving money is only one way of supporting a good cause.fight for a cause Young people often want to fight for a cause.champion a cause (=publicly support it) He has championed the cause of renewable energy since the 1980s.advance/further/promote a cause (=help to achieve an aim) He did much to advance the cause of freedom.espouse a cause formal (=give your support to a cause) She espoused various left-wing causes.phrasesbe committed to a cause (=support a cause very strongly) We are committed to the cause of racial justice.be sympathetic to a cause (=understand it, and possibly support it) They hope the new president will be sympathetic to their cause.all in a good cause (=done in order to help or raise money for people) I didn’t mind looking silly since it was all in a good cause.

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cause2 /kɔːz $ kɒːz/ verb to make something happen, especially something badnounscause a problem Heavy rain has been causing serious problems on the roads.cause trouble I decided not to complain because I didn’t want to cause trouble.cause damage/injury These insects can cause severe damage to crops. | Rugby is one of the sports that are most likely to cause injury.cause a disease Scientists are trying to find out what causes the disease.cause pain The infection can cause severe pain.cause death The famine caused the death of 400,000 people.cause an accident 75% of accidents are caused by speeding.cause a delay Bad weather caused delays at many airports.cause chaos/disruption Floods caused chaos across much of the country.cause concern/alarm The pollution in the area is causing concern among scientists.cause confusion/uncertainty Teachers say the changes will cause confusion in schools.cause offence/embarrassment (=offend or embarrass someone) How can I refuse the invitation without causing offence?THESAURUS: cause result in sth if an action or event results in something, it makes that thing happen: The fire resulted in the deaths of two children. | The decision is likely to result in a large number of job losses. | Changes to the design of car engines could result in a significant reduction in air pollution. lead to sth to cause something to happen eventually after a period of time: The information led to several arrests. | A poor diet in childhood can lead to health problems later in life. | Having more money does not necessarily lead to an increase in human happiness. be responsible for sthsb’s death | bombing | killing | accident if someone or something is responsible for something bad, they caused it to happen: He was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people. | A small militant group was responsible for the bombing. | The court decided that the other driver was responsible for the accident. bring about sthchange | improvement | sb’s downfall | peace to make something happen – used especially about changes or improvements: The internet has brought about enormous changes in society. | Their system has not brought about any improvement in the conditions of the average worker. | He was very rich and had lots of money, but this helped bring about his downfall (=made him fail). | It’s important that we do everything we can to bring about peace. triggertsunami | earthquake | wave | protests | demonstrations | anger | outrage | alarm | crisis | heart attack to make something suddenly happen, especially a natural disaster or strong angry feelings: An earthquake off Java’s southern coast triggered a tsunami. | The incident triggered a wave of violence. | Food price rises have triggered protests. | The crisis was triggered on November 1st by the resignation of Sir Geoffrey Howe, deputy prime minister. | His heart attack was triggered by the physical and emotional pressure of his work. precipitate formalcrisis | collapse | sb’s fall | sb’s resignation | war to make a very serious event happen very suddenly, which will affect a lot of people: The withdrawal of foreign investment would precipitate an economic crisis. | The government’s actions precipitated a collapse in agricultural production. | Russia’s devaluation of its currency precipitated the fall of the Russian government. | The violent riots of 1969 precipitated his resignation as prime minister. | The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand precipitated World War I.

词组	cause
释义	noun \| verb cause1 /kɔːz $ kɒːz/ noun 1. a person, event, or thing that makes something happenadjectivesa common cause of sth Stress is a common cause of sleep problems.the main/primary cause of sth Smoking is the main cause of lung disease.a major/leading cause of sth In this country, debt is a major cause of homelessness. \| Drug abuse is the leading cause of crime and violence.a direct/indirect cause Government policies are the direct cause of the problems facing the economy.the root cause (=the most basic cause) It is time to tackle the root causes of crime.the underlying cause (=the basic cause, especially one that is not obvious) Current treatments deal with the symptoms rather than underlying causes of the disease.the probable/likely cause The probable cause of the fire was an electrical fault.verbsfind/discover the cause Try to discover the cause of the problem.determine/establish/identify the cause (=discover definitely what it is) A team of experts is at the scene of the accident, trying to determine the cause.investigate the cause Police are still investigating the cause of the fire.phrasescause of death The official cause of death was given as drowning.die of/from natural causes (=die of illness, old age etc, not because of an accident or crime) He died from natural causes, probably a heart attack.cause and effect The relationship between cause and effect in mental illness is complex.2. a fact that makes it right or reasonable for you to feel or behave in a particular wayphrasescause for concern/alarm/worry/anxiety There is no cause for alarm.cause for optimism/hope This report gives considerable cause for optimism.cause for celebration The recent success of girls in examinations is a cause for celebration.cause for complaint It seems to me that the team’s supporters have little cause for complaint.with good cause They worry about the future, and with good cause.without (good) cause People were imprisoned without cause.verbshave cause to do sth Many people have cause to be grateful to him.give cause for sth His condition is giving cause for concern.adjectivesgood cause These people have good cause to be frightened.reasonable cause formal They had reasonable cause to believe that the child was being harmed.no/little cause She had no cause to mistrust him.3. an aim, belief, or organization that a group of people support or fight foradjectivesa good cause (=one that is worth supporting, for example a charity) The money we are raising is for a good cause.a just cause (=one that is good and right) The rebels believed that they were fighting for a just cause.a noble cause (=one that is morally good) He died for a noble cause.a worthy/deserving cause (=a good cause which deserves people’s support) The Red Cross is a very worthy cause.the Nationalist/Republican etc cause The election results were a serious blow to the Nationalist cause.verbssupport a cause Giving money is only one way of supporting a good cause.fight for a cause Young people often want to fight for a cause.champion a cause (=publicly support it) He has championed the cause of renewable energy since the 1980s.advance/further/promote a cause (=help to achieve an aim) He did much to advance the cause of freedom.espouse a cause formal (=give your support to a cause) She espoused various left-wing causes.phrasesbe committed to a cause (=support a cause very strongly) We are committed to the cause of racial justice.be sympathetic to a cause (=understand it, and possibly support it) They hope the new president will be sympathetic to their cause.all in a good cause (=done in order to help or raise money for people) I didn’t mind looking silly since it was all in a good cause. noun \| verb cause2 /kɔːz $ kɒːz/ verb to make something happen, especially something badnounscause a problem Heavy rain has been causing serious problems on the roads.cause trouble I decided not to complain because I didn’t want to cause trouble.cause damage/injury These insects can cause severe damage to crops. \| Rugby is one of the sports that are most likely to cause injury.cause a disease Scientists are trying to find out what causes the disease.cause pain The infection can cause severe pain.cause death The famine caused the death of 400,000 people.cause an accident 75% of accidents are caused by speeding.cause a delay Bad weather caused delays at many airports.cause chaos/disruption Floods caused chaos across much of the country.cause concern/alarm The pollution in the area is causing concern among scientists.cause confusion/uncertainty Teachers say the changes will cause confusion in schools.cause offence/embarrassment (=offend or embarrass someone) How can I refuse the invitation without causing offence?THESAURUS: cause result in sth if an action or event results in something, it makes that thing happen: The fire resulted in the deaths of two children. \| The decision is likely to result in a large number of job losses. \| Changes to the design of car engines could result in a significant reduction in air pollution. lead to sth to cause something to happen eventually after a period of time: The information led to several arrests. \| A poor diet in childhood can lead to health problems later in life. \| Having more money does not necessarily lead to an increase in human happiness. be responsible for sthsb’s death \| bombing \| killing \| accident if someone or something is responsible for something bad, they caused it to happen: He was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people. \| A small militant group was responsible for the bombing. \| The court decided that the other driver was responsible for the accident. bring about sthchange \| improvement \| sb’s downfall \| peace to make something happen – used especially about changes or improvements: The internet has brought about enormous changes in society. \| Their system has not brought about any improvement in the conditions of the average worker. \| He was very rich and had lots of money, but this helped bring about his downfall (=made him fail). \| It’s important that we do everything we can to bring about peace. triggertsunami \| earthquake \| wave \| protests \| demonstrations \| anger \| outrage \| alarm \| crisis \| heart attack to make something suddenly happen, especially a natural disaster or strong angry feelings: An earthquake off Java’s southern coast triggered a tsunami. \| The incident triggered a wave of violence. \| Food price rises have triggered protests. \| The crisis was triggered on November 1st by the resignation of Sir Geoffrey Howe, deputy prime minister. \| His heart attack was triggered by the physical and emotional pressure of his work. precipitate formalcrisis \| collapse \| sb’s fall \| sb’s resignation \| war to make a very serious event happen very suddenly, which will affect a lot of people: The withdrawal of foreign investment would precipitate an economic crisis. \| The government’s actions precipitated a collapse in agricultural production. \| Russia’s devaluation of its currency precipitated the fall of the Russian government. \| The violent riots of 1969 precipitated his resignation as prime minister. \| The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand precipitated World War I.
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