| 词汇 | because |
| 释义 | BECAUSE as a result of something because of something that has happened.As a result of the accident, Tom couldn't walk for six months.We couldn't afford to borrow money for a house as a result of the rise in interest rates. as long as and So long as since; because.As long as you're going to the bakery, please buy some fresh bread.So long as you're here, please stay for dinner. by dint of something because of something; due to the efforts of something.(Dint is an old word meaning "force," and it is never used except in this phrase.)They got the building finished on time by dint of hard work and good organization.By dint of much studying, John got through college. by virtue of something because of something; due to something.She's permitted to vote by virtue of her age.They are members of the club by virtue of their great wealth. in light of something because of certain knowledge; considering something. (As if knowledge or information shed light on something.)In light of what you have told us, I think we must abandon the project.In light of the clerk's rudeness, we didn't return to that shop. in view of something in consideration of something; because of something.In view of the high cost of gasoline, I sold my car.I won't invite John to the meeting in view of his attitude. on someone's account because of someone.Don't do it on my account.They were late on Jane's account. on the strength of something because of the support of something, such as a promise or evidence; due to something.On the strength of your comment, I decided to give John another chance.On the strength of my testimony, my case was dismissed. thanks to someone or something due to someone or something; because of someone or something. (This does not refer to gratitude.)Thanks to the storm, we have no electricity.Thanks to Mary, we have tickets to the game. She bought them early before they were sold out. under the circumstances in a particular situation; because of the circumstances.I'm sorry to hear that you’re ill. Under the circumstances, you may take the day off.We wont expect you to come to work for a few days, under the circumstances. talk to the handA rude interjection meant to interrupt and dismiss what another person is saying. (Sometimes written or spoken in longer forms, such as, "talk to the hand, because the face isn't listening," or the like.) Dad: "Sarah, would you mind cleaning up the—" Sarah: "Talk to the hand, dad! I've got too much going on to be dealing with chores around the house!" All of us were aghast when Jonathan turned to the police officer and said, "Talk to the hand, 'cause the face ain't interested!" because ofDue to. This phrase typically precedes the reason that something else has happened. I just found out that the event has been canceled because of the snow. disappointed at someone or somethingand disappointed in someone or somethingbecoming sad because of someone or something. I am really disappointed at what you did. I am very disappointed in you. That was a terrible thing to do. They were disappointed in the outcome. |
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