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翻译
n.
原因;起因;理由;动机;缘故;(支持或为之奋斗的)事业，目标，思想;诉讼案
vt.
使发生;造成;引起;导致

例句

Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease. 

最近的研究可以使人进一步了解导致这种疾病的原因。

The news caused great excitement among her friends. 

这消息使她的朋友们兴奋不已。

They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. 

他们已经证实他是摔伤的。