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.