cause
gb/kˈɔz/ us/kˈɔz/
A2
Anh
~ 1100
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
relation
1
Reason for an event or action
The reason why something happens.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the cause of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cause' with 'reason' in formal writing; 'cause' often relates to direct origin, while 'reason' can be broader.
Từ đồng nghĩa
reason (More general; may not imply direct responsibility or origin.)
|
source (Focuses on the starting point of something, often physical or abstract.)
Từ trái nghĩa
effect (Refers to the result rather than the origin of an event.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
main cause
|root cause
|common cause
|underlying cause
|direct cause
Chủ đề
daily life
|science
|news
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
- Poor maintenance was the main cause of the accident.
- Stress can be a cause of many health problems.
- Scientists are trying to find the cause of climate change.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The rain was the cause of the flood.
- Smoking is a cause of lung disease.
- The cause of the noise was a broken machine.
Động từ
A2
action
2
Make something happen
To make something happen.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to cause [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'cause' for positive events; while possible, it is more often used for negative outcomes.
Từ đồng nghĩa
bring about (Often used for gradual or complex results.)
|
provoke (Implies causing a strong reaction, often emotional or physical.)
Từ trái nghĩa
prevent (Means to stop something from happening before it starts.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
cause damage
|cause trouble
|cause harm
|cause a problem
Chủ đề
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The heavy rain caused flooding in the area.
- His careless words caused her great pain.
- The delay was caused by technical problems.
- Lack of sleep can cause serious health issues.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Smoking can cause cancer.
- Loud music can cause ear pain.
- Rain can cause traffic problems.
Danh từ
B1
entity
3
Goal or principle people support
A goal or idea that people work for or believe in.
Mẫu sử dụng:
support [a/the] cause
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'reason'; here it refers to an aim or principle, not an explanation.
Từ đồng nghĩa
movement (Emphasizes organized group action toward a goal.)
|
mission (Implies a moral or purposeful duty.)
Từ trái nghĩa
opposition (Refers to active resistance against a goal or principle.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
fight for a cause
|support a cause
|dedicate oneself to a cause
Chủ đề
politics
|charity
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She has dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
- Many volunteers joined the cause to protect the environment.
- They donated money to the cause of education reform.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We work for the cause of peace.
- He gave money to the cause of helping children.
- She fights for the cause of clean water.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
cause
IPA
GB/kˈɔz/
US/kˈɔz/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
cause (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (cause)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: cause
- Plural: cause, causes
Verb
- Base: cause
- 3rd Person Singular: causes
- Present Participle: causing
- Past: caused
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
cause trouble
1/kˈɔz tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Create problems for others
To do something that makes problems for other people.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- We need to find the root cause of the error.
- Poverty is often the root cause of crime.