cause1/kɔz; kɔːz/n 1 [C] a person, event, or thing that makes something happen [→ effect] 原因﹐起因: +of Heart disease is a common cause of death . 心脏病是一种常见死因。main/major cause Sewage is a major cause of water pollution. 污水是造成水污染的主要原因。researchers investigating the causes of depression 在研究抑郁症病因的研究人员2 [C,U] a reason for doing something or having a particular feeling 理由﹐缘故: +for The birth of a baby is a cause for celebration. 婴儿出生值得庆贺。cause for concern/alarm There is no cause for alarm. 不必惊慌。have (good) cause to do sth I think you’ve good cause to complain. 我认为你有充分的理由投诉。3 [C] an organization or aim that a group of people support or fight for 事业﹔目标: +of the cause of freedom 争取自由的事业good/worthy cause (=an organization that helps people who need it) 公益事业 I don’t mind giving money if it's for a good cause. 如果是为慈善的话﹐我不介意出钱。
cause2v [T] to make something happen, especially something bad 引起﹐导致: Heavy traffic is causing long delays. 拥挤的交通造成长时间延误。cause sb sth The injury was causing him a lot of pain. 这伤给他带来很多痛苦。cause sb/sth to do sth Their divorce had caused her to feel very bitter. 他们的离婚让她感到非常痛苦。cause problems/trouble/damage etc 造成问题/麻烦/损害等