选择可以有动机，事件也有发生的原因。

理解要点

Reason 常解释选择的理由；cause 指引发事件的事物。Reason 也可以解释事件为何发生。

比较常见结构
WordTypical focus
reasonan explanation or motive for a choice
causewhat produces an event or effect

例句

  • Mira’s reason for leaving early was to catch the last train.米拉早走是为了赶上末班火车。
  • A broken pipe was the cause of the flood in the kitchen.水管破裂导致厨房积水。
  • Their reason for studying at night is the quiet.他们选择夜里学习是因为安静。
  • The cause of the power cut was a fallen tree.停电是由一棵倒下的树造成的。
  • Our reason for choosing this café was its outdoor seating.我们选择这家咖啡馆是因为它有户外座位。
  • The doctor is looking for the cause of the rash.医生正在寻找皮疹的病因。

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注意事项

不要习惯性地用 cause 表示一个人作出选择的目的。

自己试一试

  1. 选择最合适的词。 Her ___ for taking the bus was to save money. (reason / cause)

    显示答案或示范答案与解析

    reason

    reason：省钱是她选择坐公交车的目的。

  2. 选择最合适的词。 The investigators found the ___ of the fire: faulty wiring. (reason / cause)

    显示答案或示范答案与解析

    cause

    cause：故障电线引发了火灾。

  3. 选择最合适的词。 His ___ for joining the club was to meet new people. (reason / cause)

    显示答案或示范答案与解析

    reason

    reason：想结识新朋友解释了他加入俱乐部的决定。

今天就用起来

解释自己的一项选择和发生过的一件事。