English Dictionary

cause

/kɔːz/

noun

(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

The cause of the accident was a faulty brake system.

意味（1）

(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.

意味（2）

(uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.

There is no cause for alarm.

意味（3）

(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

God befriend us, as our cause is just.

意味（4）

(obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.

I did it not for his cause.

意味（5）

(countable, obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

What counsel give you in this weighty cause?

意味（6）

(countable, law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.