causes
US /kɔːzɪz/
UK /kɔːzɪz/
名词
1.
原因, 缘由
reasons or motives for an action or event
示例:
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The police are investigating the causes of the accident.
警方正在调查事故的原因。
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What were the main causes of the war?
战争的主要原因是什么？
2.
事业, 主张
principles or beliefs that one supports or advocates
示例:
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She dedicated her life to various charitable causes.
她将一生奉献给了各种慈善事业。
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He fought for social justice causes.
他为社会正义事业而奋斗。
动词
导致, 引起
makes something happen, especially something bad
示例:
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Smoking causes various health problems.
吸烟导致各种健康问题。
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The heavy rain causes flooding in the area.
大雨导致该地区发生洪水。