英语释义

1. a reason for an action or condition motive

2. something that brings about an effect or a result
trying to find the cause of the accident

3. a person or thing that is the occasion of an action or state
a cause for celebration especially an agent that brings something about
She is the cause of your troubles.

4. sufficient reason
discharged for cause

5. a ground of legal action

6. case
They are paid by the cause for their expert opinions.

7. a matter or question to be decided
The city council is involved with school department causes.

8. a principle or movement militantly defended or supported
the insurgents' cause

9. a charitable undertaking
for a good cause

10. to serve as a cause or occasion of
cause an accident

11. to compel by command, authority, or force
caused him to resign

12. something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition something or someone that makes something happen or exist

13. a reason for doing or feeling something

14. something (such as an organization, belief, idea, or goal) that a group or people support or fight for

15. to make (something) happen or exist to be the cause of (something)

16. to make (someone) feel, have, or do something

17. a person or thing that brings about a result
Carelessness is the cause of many accidents.

18. a good or good enough reason for something
His return was a cause for rejoicing.

19. something supported or deserving support
a worthy cause

20. to make happen or exist
You'll cause an accident.

21. because

22. something that brings about an effect or result
the negligent act which was the cause of the plaintiff's injury Note: The cause of an injury must be proven in both tort and criminal cases. — actual cause cause in fact in this entry

23. cause in fact in this entry

24. a cause without which the result would not have occurred — called also actual cause, but-for cause

25. a cause that joins simultaneously with another cause to produce a result — called also concurring cause — compare intervening cause and superseding cause in this entry

26. proximate cause in this entry

27. superseding cause in this entry

28. an independent cause that follows another cause in time in producing the result but does not interrupt the chain of causation if foreseeable — called also supervening cause — compare concurrent cause and superseding cause in this entry

29. one (as a broker) that sets in motion a continuous series of events culminating especially in the sale or leasing of real estate
entitled to a commission as the procuring cause of the sale even though the listing had expired

30. an efficient, exciting, or contributing cause (as an act, practice, or event) that produces an injury which would not have occurred without it
claimed that the workplace accident was a producing cause of his disability —used especially in workers' compensation and consumer protection cases Note: A producing cause lacks the element of foreseeability associated with a proximate cause, being more exclusively concerned with causation in fact.

31. a cause that sets in motion a sequence of events uninterrupted by any superseding causes and that results in a usually foreseeable effect (as an injury) which would not otherwise have occurred — called also direct cause, legal cause — see also Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. — compare remote cause in this entry

32. a cause that is followed by a superseding cause interrupting the chain of causation also a cause that in ordinary experience does not lead to a particular effect — compare proximate cause in this entry

33. an unforeseeable intervening cause that interrupts the chain of causation and becomes the proximate cause of the effect — called also efficient intervening cause, intervening cause — compare concurrent cause and intervening cause in this entry

34. intervening cause in this entry

35. a reason or justification for an action or state (as belief): as

36. good cause in this entry
an appeal dismissed for cause

37. just cause in this entry
behavior that constitutes cause to terminate an employee Note: The circumstances under which cause, good cause, just cause, probable cause, reasonable cause, or sufficient cause exists are determined on a case by case basis. These terms are often used interchangeably, and the distinctions between them are sometimes unclear. — good cause a substantial reason put forth in good faith that is not unreasonable, arbitrary, or irrational and that is sufficient to create an excuse for an act under the law
unable to show good cause for failure to pay child support neglect of duty is good cause for removal of a trustee

38. cause that a person of ordinary intelligence would consider a fair and reasonable justification for an act —used especially in cases involving termination of employment and denial of unemployment benefits

39. good cause in this entry

40. a reasonable ground in fact and circumstance for a belief in the existence of certain circumstances (as that an offense has been or is being committed, that a person is guilty of an offense, that a particular search will uncover contraband, that an item to be seized is in a particular place, or that a specific fact or cause of action exists)
when supported by probable cause, warrantless search of vehicle may extend to every part of vehicle where objects of search might be concealed
— State v. Nixon, 593 N.E.2d 1210 (1992) — called also reasonable cause, sufficient cause — compare reasonable suspicion Note: The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution stipulates that “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.” Probable cause is also required for a warrantless arrest. Probable cause is an objective standard rather than a function of subjective opinion or suspicion not grounded in fact or circumstance. However, the facts or circumstances need not be of the nature of certainty necessary to establish proof in court.

41. justification for an administrative search based on a showing that it is to be conducted in accordance with standardized nonarbitrary regulatory procedures designed to further public interest in regulatory enforcement that outweighs the intrusiveness of the search

42. probable cause in this entry also a fact or circumstance that justifies a reasonable suspicion — compare reasonable suspicion

43. a reason that would motivate a person of ordinary intelligence under the circumstances
reasonable cause to believe abuse had occurred

44. something (as an event or the exercise of ordinary care or prudence) that excuses or justifies failure to file a tax return on time

45. cause that is deemed enough to provide an excuse under the law: as

46. good cause in this entry —often used in the phrase good and sufficient cause

47. probable cause in this entry

48. a ground of a legal action
tortious conduct is not a cause of divorce embraced within the statutory cause of cruel and inhuman treatment
— Case & Comment

49. case
questions of law…determinative of the cause then pending
— R. T. Gerwatowski

50. the reason for making a contract — compare frustration sense 2 Note: Under the Louisiana Civil Code, if a contract's cause is illicit or immoral, the contract is absolutely null. If the cause fails after the contract is made (as when a leased building cannot be occupied because of a fire), the contract may either be not enforced or only partially enforced.

51. to serve as the cause of
the scales struck the plaintiff causing injuries for which she sues
— Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. Co., 162 N.E. 99 (1928)

52. to effect by command, authority, or force
the administrator shall cause an investigation to be made

片语

Removal for just cause因正当理由可予解职

good cause正当理由

warrant保证；担保；批準；辩解

the just cause正义的事业

Just Cause 3正当防卫

Operation Just Cause正义事业行动

Just Cause II正当防卫II

criticized without just cause受到无端批评

a just cause正义的事业

Just live cause I believe我的生存皆因信仰

英汉例句

• china supports the relevant un resolutions and the principle of land for peace. it also supports the palestinian people in their just cause to regain legitimate national rights and interests.

  中国支持联合国有关决议和以土地换和平的原则，支持巴勒斯坦人民恢复合法民族权益的正义事业。

• if any one can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.

  如果任何人有正当的理由说明他们不能结合，请现在发言，否则就请永远保持安静。

• the existence ofsporting just cause shall be established on a case-by- case basis.

  正当的竞技理由是否成立，应结合个案具体分析。

• the arab side highly appreciated china「s position in supporting the just cause of arab people, as well as its positive role in international affairs.

  阿方高度赞赏中国支持阿拉伯人民正义事业的立场和在国际事务中发挥的积极作用。

• if any man can show just cause why they may not lawfully be wedded, let him now declare it, or else hereafter forever hold his peace.

  若有人知道有什么正当的理由，他们不应该合法结婚，现在就要提出，不然永远针默。

• certain things in our life just cause us to be more exhausted than others, with less value. identify them, and cut them out.

  有些事情总是那么费力又没什么价值，把它们找出来，让它们从你的生活中消失，这样一来你就有更旺盛的精力了。

• just cause 2 might seem like a standard, open-world shooter, but there are a few gameplay mechanics that make it special.

  《正当防卫2》乍看起来像是一部标準的开放世界射击类作品，不过制作组添加了一些使它变得特别的小玩意儿，比如说rico的抓钩。

• sleep deprivation doesn’t just cause mental deficits; our physical abilities are diminished too.

  睡眠剥夺不仅仅导致脑部功能缺失，它也会减弱我们的身体行动能力。

• americans may, therefore, have just cause for some concern about their bond markets.

  美国人因此有理由担心他们的债券市场。

• the chinese government and people will, as always, firmly support arafat and the just cause of the palestinian people in their struggle to resume their legitimate national rights.

  中国政府和人民将一如既往地坚定支持阁下和巴勒斯坦人民为恢复合法民族权利所进行的正义事业。

• being entitled to claim sporting just cause in accordance with the aboveconditions does not automatically mean that sporting just cause has beenestablished.

  根据以上条件宣称拥有正当的竞技理由不等于正当的竞技理由必然成立。

• we firmly believe that our just cause will succeed.

  我们坚信我们的正义事业必定胜利。

• i haven」t physically changed the way i read numbers and dates just cause i「ve changed locations.

  我虽然换了地方，但我阅读数字和日期的方式并没有改变。

• if we indulge violence then our just cause may lose many sympathisers in europe, america and in japan, and among the chinese also.

  如果我们纵容暴力，那么我们会导致许多在欧洲、美洲和日本，同样也有在国内的支持者。

• the representatives of the arab states hailed the china-arab traditional friendship and thanked for china’s support to the just cause of arab countries and their peoples.

  阿拉伯国家代表盛赞阿中传统友谊，感谢中国支持阿拉伯国家和人民的正义事业。

• but i believe we should all be confident that what we are doing is in a just cause and in our nation」s interest.

  但是，我相信，我们应该充满信心，我们的行动师出有名，也是为了国家的利益。

• but just cause 2 isn't all fun and games... and explosions.

  不过，玩家在《正当防卫2》中不会只享受到玩乐和爆炸。

• it shall be presumed, unlessestablished to the contrary, that any players’ agent involved in a contractualbreach committed by the player without just cause has induced such breach ofcontract.

  在无相反证据的情况下，如球员无正当理由违约，则认为参与其中的球员经纪人诱使球员违约。

• if any here present can show just cause why these persons may not lawfully be joined together in marriage, let them now speak, or hereafter forever hold their peace.

  你们中间，若有人有证据证明，这两位不应当合法结婚，就应该现在提出，不然以后要永远保持针默。

相似词

antecedent先前的；（语法）先行的

causality因果关系

causation原因；因果关系；出现

occasion引起，惹起

reason推论；劝说

相反词

aftereffect后果；余波；[数] 后效

aftermath（Aftermath）《空难余波》（电影名）

consequence结果；重要性；推论

corollary推论；必然的结果

development发展；开发；发育；住宅小区（专指由同一开发商开发的）；[摄] 显影

effect产生；达到目的

fate命运

fruit(Fruit)人名；(法)弗吕；(英)弗鲁特

issue发行；流出；造成…结果；传下

outcome结果，结局；成果

outgrowth结果；副产物；自然的发展；分枝；生长晕

product产品；结果；[数] 乘积；作品

result结果；导致；产生

resultant合力，合成速率；结果

sequel续集；结局；继续；后果

sequence按顺序排好

upshot结果，结局；要点