English Dictionary

cause

/kɔːz/

verb

(transitive) To set off an event or action. / (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority. / (obsolete) To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

His reckless driving caused the accident.

意味（1）

(transitive) To set off an event or action.

The lightning caused thunder.

意味（2）

(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.

意味（3）

(obsolete) To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

He, to shifte their curious request, / Gan causen why she could not come in place.