内容简介
“Cause” 作动词,可以表示 “导致一件不好的事情发生”。除此之外,“cause” 也可以作名词用,指 “事物发生的起因”。看视频,用一分钟的时间,听主持人 Phil 总结单词 “cause” 的四个用法。
用法总结
1. “Cause” 作动词,表示 “导致,使...发生”,强调 “造成不好的事情发生”。
I didn't cause the accident. It was him!
The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall.
2. “Cause” 作名词,指 “事情发生的原因,起因”。
The cause of the fire was being investigated.
Bad posture is the cause of your backpain.
3. 作名词使用时,“cause” 还可以指 “让人产生某种特定情感的动机,缘故”。
Your low grades in maths are a cause for concern.
Passing that exam is a real cause for celebration.
4. 在常用搭配 “for a good cause” 中,“cause” 作名词,意思是 “目标,事业” 。
Raising money for charity is hard work, but it's for a good cause.
He participates in the volunteer project for a good cause.