| 释义 |
because of
beˈcause ˌof preposition
► B1 as a result of: » The train was delayed because of bad weather.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason• • • Extra Examples:» Classes have been cancelled today because of a staff meeting.» Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.» She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.» Many shops are doing badly because of the economic situation.» He's been dropped from the team because of injury. |