•The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.警方仍在努力调查失火的原因。

•She had died of natural causes.她是自然死亡。

•I wouldn't tell you without (good)cause (= if there was not a (good) reason).没有（正当的）理由，我是不会告诉你的。

•I believe we have/there is just cause (= a fair reason) for taking this action.我认为我们采取这样的行动有正当的理由。

•He's never given me any cause for concern.他从未让我担心过。

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•They are fighting for a cause - the liberation of their people.他们正为解放人民这一事业而战斗。

•I'll sponsor you for £10 - it's all in a good cause.我资助你十英镑——这都是为了做正经事嘛。

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•The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.艰难的驾驶条件引发了好几次意外。

•[+ obj + to infinitive] The bright light caused her to blink.明亮的光线刺得她直眨眼睛。

•Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.大多数心脏病都是由于血液凝块所致。

•[+ two objects] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.我希望孩子没有给你添了太多麻烦。

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•I'll host the party cause I've got plenty of room at my house.因为我家地方大，所以将由我来举办宴会。

•I try to practise my French every day, cause I'm not very good at it.我的法语不太好，所以我尽可能地天天练习。