cause
gb/kˈɔz/ us/kˈɔz/
A2
Angielski
~ 1100
ok, okoz, ügy
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
ok
A2
Schemat użycia:
the cause of [something]
The police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
A rendőrség még mindig vizsgálja a tűz okát.
Poor maintenance was the main cause of the accident.
A baleset fő oka a rossz karbantartás volt.
Stress can be a cause of many health problems.
Scientists are trying to find the cause of climate change.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The rain was the cause of the flood.
Az eső volt az árvíz oka.
Smoking is a cause of lung disease.
A dohányzás a tüdőbetegségek egyik oka.
The cause of the noise was a broken machine.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cause' with 'reason' in formal writing; 'cause' often relates to direct origin, while 'reason' can be broader.
Znaczenie
Reason for an event or action
Kolokacje
main cause
|root cause
|common cause
|underlying cause
|direct cause
Synonimy
reason (More general; may not imply direct responsibility or origin.)
|
source (Focuses on the starting point of something, often physical or abstract.)
Antonimy
effect (Refers to the result rather than the origin of an event.)
Tematy
daily life
|science
|news
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The reason why something happens.
A person, thing, or situation that brings about a result or makes something happen.
CZASOWNIK
A2
2
okoz
B1
Schemat użycia:
to cause [something]
The heavy rain caused flooding in the area.
A heves esőzés áradásokat okozott a térségben.
His careless words caused her great pain.
Meggondolatlan szavai nagy fájdalmat okoztak neki.
The delay was caused by technical problems.
Lack of sleep can cause serious health issues.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Smoking can cause cancer.
A dohányzás rákot okozhat.
Loud music can cause ear pain.
A hangos zene fülfájást okozhat.
Rain can cause traffic problems.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'cause' for positive events; while possible, it is more often used for negative outcomes.
Znaczenie
Make something happen
Kolokacje
cause damage
|cause trouble
|cause harm
|cause a problem
Synonimy
bring about (Often used for gradual or complex results.)
|
provoke (Implies causing a strong reaction, often emotional or physical.)
Antonimy
prevent (Means to stop something from happening before it starts.)
Tematy
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To make something happen.
To make something occur, especially something bad or unwanted.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
3
ügy
B1
Schemat użycia:
support [a/the] cause
She has dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
Életét az emberi jogok ügyének szentelte.
Many volunteers joined the cause to protect the environment.
Sok önkéntes állt a környezetvédelem ügye mellé.
They donated money to the cause of education reform.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We work for the cause of peace.
A béke ügyéért dolgozunk.
He gave money to the cause of helping children.
Pénzt adott a gyermekek megsegítésének ügyére.
She fights for the cause of clean water.
Częsty błąd:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'reason'; here it refers to an aim or principle, not an explanation.
Znaczenie
Goal or principle people support
Kolokacje
fight for a cause
|support a cause
|dedicate oneself to a cause
Synonimy
movement (Emphasizes organized group action toward a goal.)
|
mission (Implies a moral or purposeful duty.)
Antonimy
opposition (Refers to active resistance against a goal or principle.)
Tematy
politics
|charity
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A goal or idea that people work for or believe in.
An aim, principle, or movement that people support and work for, especially in politics or charity.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
cause
IPA
GB/kˈɔz/
US/kˈɔz/
Sylaby i akcent
cause (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cause)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: cause
- Plural: cause, causes
Verb
- Base: cause
- 3rd Person Singular: causes
- Present Participle: causing
- Past: caused
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
cause trouble
1/kˈɔz tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Create problems for others
To do something that makes problems for other people.
Przykłady
- He was always causing trouble at school.
- Don't cause trouble for your parents while they're away.
just cause
1/d͡ʒˈʌst kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
Fair and legal reason for action
A good and fair reason, often in law or employment situations.
Przykłady
- An employee can only be fired for just cause.
- The protest was held with just cause.
lost cause
1/lˈɔst kˈɔz/
idiom
Goal with no chance of success
Something that has no hope of succeeding.
Przykłady
- Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
- They knew the campaign was a lost cause but continued anyway.
root cause
1/ɹˈut kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
Most basic reason for problem
The main reason why something happens, not just the surface problem.
Przykłady
- We need to find the root cause of the error.
- Poverty is often the root cause of crime.