| 单词 | because |
| 释义 | becausebecause /bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkʌz/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction 1for the reason that: Mark couldn’t come because he had to work. She’s studying because she has a test tomorrow. “Why can’t I go?” “Because you’re not old enough.” Sales went down, partly because there were distribution problems. It doesn’t make sense to hate someone simply because their skin is a different color. People eat more takeout meals, mainly because they feel they don’t have time to cook.THESAURUSsince – used when giving the reason why someone decides to do something: Since it was getting late, we decided to go back home.as formal – used to give the reason why someone decides to do something: James decided not to go out as he was still really tired.due to formal – used in formal or official language to give the reason why something happened: The flight was delayed due to bad weather.through – used to say what causes something: They succeeded through a combination of hard work and determination.out of – used to say what feeling made you do something: I went there out of curiosity.thanks to – used especially in speeches and news reports to say why something happened or exists: Today, thanks to the Internet, you can find out information about almost anything. We’re late, thanks to you.2because of somebody/something used in order to say who or what causes something to happen or is the reason for something: They’re not playing today because of the rain. I got interested in writing because of Denny (=Denny influenced me).3just because... spoken used in order to say that although one thing is true, it does not mean that something else is true: Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can tell me what to do. [Origin: 1300–1400 by cause (that)] |
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