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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++rea·son1 /ˈriːzən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  1 cause 原因 [countable]REASON why something happens, or why someone does something 原因,理由reason for People give different reasons for wanting to change jobs. 人们想换工作的理由各不相同。reason why We’d like to know the reason why she didn’t accept the job. 我们想知道她不接受这份工作的原因。reason (that) The reason I called was to ask about the plans for Saturday. 我打电话是想问问星期六的计划。reason behind He explained the reasons behind the decision. 他解释了这一决定背后的理由。for reasons of something The bridge is closed for reasons of safety. 大桥出于安全原因被封闭了。reason to do something This work gives me a reason to live. 这份工作给了我生活的理由。there is no reason to do something 没有理由惊慌。 There is no reason whatsoever to doubt her story. 根本没有理由怀疑她的说法。by reason of something formal (=because of something) 因为某事 a person disqualified by reason of age 因年龄原因而被取消资格的一个人2 good or fair 好的或合理的 [uncountable]RIGHT/JUSTIFIED a fact that makes it right or fair for someone to do something 〔正确或合理的〕理由(no) reason to do something There is no reason to panic. 没有理由惊慌。 She has reason to feel guilty. 她有理由感到内疚。 We have reason to believe that the goods were stolen. 我们有理由相信货物是被偷的。 I know I’m late, but that’s no reason to shout at me. 我知道我迟到了,但也没理由对我大喊大叫。 Under the circumstances, we had every reason (=had very good reasons) to be suspicious. 在这种情况下,我们完全有理由表示怀疑。with (good) reason (=based on something sensible) 有(充分的)理由 Natalie was alarmed by the news, and with reason. 纳塔莉听到消息很惊慌,这是合乎情理的。3 all the more reason why/to do something spokenREASON used to say that what has just been mentioned is an additional reason for doing what you have suggested 更有理由做某事 But surely that’s all the more reason to act quickly. 不过,那当然就更有理由立即采取行动了。4 good judgment 良好的判断力 [uncountable]SENSIBLE sensible judgment and understanding 道理,情理 SYN sense There’s reason in what he says. 他说的话有道理。 They’re not prepared to listen to reason (=be persuaded by someone’s sensible advice). 他们不想听你讲道理。 There’s no way of making my grandfather see reason (=accept advice and make a sensible decision). 我爷爷是没有办法说通的。5 within reason SENSIBLEwithin sensible limits 合情合理 You can go anywhere you want, within reason. 你可以想去哪里就去哪里,不过要有分寸。6 go/be beyond (all) reason WRONG/UNJUSTIFIEDto be more than is acceptable or reasonable 不合理7 ability to think 思考能力 [uncountable]INTELLIGENT the ability to think, understand, and form judgments that are based on facts 思考能力;判断力,理智8 no reason spokenNONE/NOTHING used when someone asks you why you are doing something and you do not want to tell them 不为什么〔用于不想解释自己做某事的原因〕 no rhyme or reason at rhyme1(4), → it stands to reason at stand1(32)nGRAMMAR: ComparisonreasonYou say the reason for something: What do you think was the reason for their success? Don’t say: the reason of their successYou say the reason why something happens: Can you tell me the reason why you did this?causeYou say the cause of something: There will be a police investigation into the cause of the fire. Don’t say: the cause for the fireYou say there is cause for concern/alarm/complaint/worry etc: The doctor said there was no cause for concern.COLLOCATIONSverbshave a reason 有理由We had many reasons to celebrate. 我们有很多理由庆祝。give a reason 说明原因No reason was given for the change. 没有就这一变化说明原因。think of a reason/see a reason 想出/知道原因I see no reason why it shouldn’t work. 我不明白这为什么行不通。nI can’t think of any reason why she would want to leave.explain the reasons for something 解释做某事的原因Explain the reasons for your choice. 请解释一下你那样选的理由。adjectivesa good reason 充分理由There is usually a good reason why the price is so cheap. 售价这么低一般都有充分的理由。the main reason 主要理由The main reason for the decline in the railways is lack of investment. 铁路衰微的主要原因是缺少投资。a major reason (also a big reason informal) 重要原因His personality was a major reason for his success. 他的个性是他成功的重要原因。nA big reason for the decrease in smoking is the ban on cigarette advertising.the real reason 真正原因What do you think was the real reason for their decision? 你认为他们这一决定的真正原因是什么?a valid/legitimate reason (=a good and acceptable reason) 合理/正当理由An employer can’t fire someone without a valid reason. 雇主无正当理由不得开除员工。a compelling reason (=a very good reason for doing something) 令人信服的理由nThere are compelling reasons to believe that this is true.a simple reason (=one that is easy to understand) 简单的理由nI hate mobile phones, for the simple reason that it is now impossible to get away from them.a logical reason 合乎情理的理由nPeople don’t always have logical reasons for the things they do.the only reason 唯一的理由nThe only reason he’s coming tonight is that I said you’d be here.phrasesfor legal/political/medical etc reasons 出于法律上/政治上/医学上等的原因The boy cannot be named for legal reasons. 由于法律上的原因,不能提及那个男孩的姓名。for security reasons 出于安全原因The road will be closed for security reasons. 这条路由于安全原因将被封闭。for personal reasons 出于个人原因He resigned for personal reasons. 他辞职是出于个人原因。for sentimental reasons (=because you like someone or something very much) 出于感情上的原因nI wanted to keep the picture for sentimental reasons.for obvious reasons 出于明显的原因nThis arrangement must be kept secret, for obvious reasons.for no apparent reason (=for no obvious reason) 无明显的原因nHe tried to kill me for no apparent reason.for some reason (or other) (also for some unknown reason) (=for a reason that you do not know) 出于某种原因nFor some reason she felt like crying.nFor some unknown reason, the curtains were always drawn.for reasons best known to somebody (=used when you do not understand someone’s behaviour) 原因只有某人知道nFor reasons best known to herself, she decided to sell the house. have your reasons (=have a secret reason for doing something) 自有原因n‘Why did he marry her?’ ‘He must have had his reasons.’THESAURUSreason why something happens, or why someone does something 原因,理由What was the reason for the delay? 延误原因是什么?I don’t know the reason why he left his last job. 我不知道他辞去上一份工作的原因。ncause the reason why something happens, especially something badWhat was the cause of his death?We studied the causes of the First World War. explanation a set of reasons that helps you to understand why something happens, especially when it seems difficult to understand 〔尤对难以理解的事情的〕解释There are various possible explanations for climate change. 对于气候变化有许多可能的解释。Is there any explanation for his behavior? 他的行为有何解释?motive a reason that makes someone decide to do something – often used about crimes 〔常指犯罪的〕动机Police say that there is no obvious motive for the attack. 警方称,此次袭击没有明显动机。justification a good reason for doing something that seems wrong 〔做似乎错误的事情的〕正当理由There is never any justification for torture or abuse. 折磨和虐待绝无任何正当理由。They try to use the situation in the Middle East as a justification for killing innocent civilians. 他们试图把中东局势当作杀害无辜平民的理由。nThere’s no justification for this type of behaviour.grounds a reason that makes it right or fair to do something, especially according to legal, official, or moral rules 〔尤指依照法律、规章或道德准则的〕充分理由,根据The court will decide if she has grounds for divorce. 法庭将对她是否有理由离婚作出裁决。They claim the war is justified on moral grounds (=because of moral reasons). 他们声称这场战争合乎道义。basis the main ideas or reasons on which something is based 基础;根据The doctor makes his decisions purely on the basis of clinical observation. 这位医生完全凭临床观察来作决定。What do you think is the basis for this advice? 你认为这一建议的依据是什么?rationale /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl $ -ˈnæl/ formal a set of reasons that are used to explain why someone does something in a particular way 〔用于解释某个行为的〕理由the rationale behind the government’s economic reforms 政府经济改革背后的理由nThis chapter explains the nature of yearly plans, and provides a rationale for their use.a reason that does not seem believable 不可信的理由excuse a reason that you give to explain why you have done something bad, or not done something that you should have done – especially one that is not completely true 〔尤指不完全真实的〕托词,借口She said she couldn’t come because she had to work late, but it was just an excuse. 她说她来不了,因为她得工作到很晚,但这只是个借口。a feeble excuse (=one that is hard to believe) 无力的借口pretext especially written an untrue reason that you give for doing or not doing something, in order to hide the real reason 〔意在掩盖真实原因的〕借口He would often find some pretext to go out in the evening alone. 他常常会找个借口,晚上一个人出去。They used this as a pretext for taking military action. 他们利用此事作为采取军事行动的借口。
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reasonThere's always a reason to have a good laugh.Political negotiation always involves a balance between reason and force.As a result of these findings Glaxo stopped clinical trials comparing ranitidine with omeprazole for ethical reasons.We have every reason to believe he is guilty.For reasons best known to themselves, my parents were vehemently opposed to the idea.The school is proud of its record, and with good reason.One of the main reasons that she looks so good is that she has her own personal stylist.The main reason she quit is that she was not being paid enough.There is no reason at all, however, why such states should endure for ever.There's no reason to doubt what she says.There's no reason why Jon can't come with us.I can think of lots of reasons to get married.This may be one reason for the diversity in the experiences of drinkers.One reason that computer books have improved and increased is that ownership and awareness of computers has grown."Why are you helping her?" "She asked me to. That's the only reason."The real reason we weren't getting along wasn't so simple.For security reasons, there were video cameras at the school entrance.He couldn't provide the money, but for some reason they accepted his guarantee.No, he isn't here - he had to go back to Poland for some reason.The changes are about how to discipline and the reasons for requiring obedience to certain rules.Can anyone explain the reason for the delay?Dad went off to find out the reason for the delay.The reason why the economy is growing more slowly is a lack of workers.The reason why we need these laws is to protect children from violent adults.There were two reasons behind the company's failure.In times of war, reason can give way to racism.This unlikely concoction was one of the more important pharmacological advances in the history of medicine, albeit for the wrong reasons.What was your reason for leaving your last job?(no) reason to do somethingI had every reason to look forward to the August Bank Holiday weekend of 1988.She had good reason to look very pleased with herself.A team of master map-makers had reason to call at the Land Registery centre in Birkenhead but they couldn't find it.There is no reason to be superstitious.Because there's no damage to property here, there's no reason to act under the Road Traffic Act.Hopefully I also keep progressing, or really there's no reason to keep going.There was no reason to believe she would remember me when we happened to wind up on the same flight to Dallas.The reason to oppose it is that it skews economic behavior.listen to reasonThe child is usually too emotionally overwrought to listen to reason.power of reasonThe Rationalist views the mind as a finely tempered, neutral instrument and never doubts the authority and power of reason.What sets mankind apart from the rest of creation is intelligence and the power of reason.It means that I have no real belief in the power of reason, and sympathy and humanity.He was sometimes irritated by what he saw as Blanche's deductive ramblings, her obsession with the power of reason.
reason2 ●○○ verb  1 [transitive]JUDGE to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts 论证,推断,推论2 [intransitive]THINK ABOUT to think and make judgments 思考;判断3.reason something ↔ out phrasal verb THINK ABOUTto find an explanation or solution to a problem, by thinking of all the possibilities 〔通过推理〕解释;解决 SYN work out4reason with somebody phrasal verb PERSUADEto talk to someone in an attempt to persuade them to be more sensible 与〔某人〕讲道理→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
reasonA third element came on the scene: all believers who are capable of reasoning.As children develop affectively, parallel changes can be observed in their moral reasoning.These factors influence not only cognitive reasoning but also affective reasoning.If we can do it, they can do it, the reasoning goes.They, too, reasoned that Death, having gorged itself on their neighbours, would have long since moved on.Admittedly they were only nineteen, but surely, he reasoned, there must be more to married life than this?reason (that)Williams flew from Austin back to California on Friday for personal reasons.If this has not been the case, it will be up to the individuals to explain the reasons behind this.Unfortunately, there are many people who think of ideas but, for various reasons, don't voice them.Agatha, give my Jenny back her house For some reason everyone now looked at the Trunchbull.An unspoken reason for her attempted escape had also been the growing certainty that this attraction was coming to a head.No doubt that was one reason for the deep-rooted Labour hostility to devolution, and there were other reasons.Clinton cited those proposals as a reason for vetoing the Republicans' 1995 balanced-budget plan.They reasoned that forcing schools to compete for kids would force them to improve their classes.The reason that the administration is unwilling to act is because Turkey is an ally.As I have had reason to observe before, the malai medics weren't such bad guys.
Origin reason1 (1200-1300) Old French raison, from Latin ratio; → RATIO
why or Corpus something happens, someone why


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reason1 S1 W1 /ˈriːzən/ noun
 Word Family: noun: reason, reasoning, reasonableness; adjective: reasonableunreasonable, reasoned; verb: reason; adverb: reasonablyunreasonably
 Date: 1200-1300
 Language: Old French
 Origin: raison, from Latin ratio; ratio
1.  CAUSE  [countable] why something happens, or why someone does something
    reason for
    People give different reasons for wanting to change jobs.
    reason why
    We’d like to know the reason why she didn’t accept the job.
    reason (that)
    The reason I called was to ask about the plans for Saturday.
    reason behind
    He explained the reasons behind the decision.
    for reasons of something
    The bridge is closed for reasons of safety.
    reason to do something
    This work gives me a reason to live.
    there is no reason to do something
    There is no reason whatsoever to doubt her story.
    by reason of something formal (=because of something)
    a person disqualified by reason of age
   Do not say ‘the reason of’ something. Say the reason for something. Do not say ‘the reason because’ something happens. Say the reason why/that something happens.
2.  GOOD OR FAIR  [uncountable] a fact that makes it right or fair for someone to do something
    (no) reason to do something
    There is no reason to panic.
    She has reason to feel guilty.
    We have reason to believe that the goods were stolen.
    I know I’m late, but that’s no reason to shout at me.
    Under the circumstances, we had every reason (=had very good reasons) to be suspicious.
    with (good) reason (=based on something sensible)
    Natalie was alarmed by the news, and with reason.
3. all the more reason why/to do something spoken used to say that what has just been mentioned is an additional reason for doing what you have suggested:
    But surely that’s all the more reason to act quickly.
4.  GOOD JUDGMENT  [uncountable] sensible judgment and understanding
   SYN  sense:
    There’s reason in what he says.
    They’re not prepared to listen to reason (=be persuaded by someone’s sensible advice).
    There’s no way of making my grandfather see reason (=accept advice and make a sensible decision).
5. within reason within sensible limits:
    You can go anywhere you want, within reason.
6. go/be beyond (all) reason to be more than is acceptable or reasonable:
    Their demands go beyond all reason.
7.  ABILITY TO THINK  [uncountable] the ability to think, understand, and form judgments that are based on facts:
    the human power of reason
    lose your reason old-fashioned (=become mentally ill)
8. no reason spoken used when someone asks you why you are doing something and you do not want to tell them:
    ‘Why d’you want to go that way?‘ ’Oh, no reason.'
no rhyme or reason at rhyme1(4), ⇨ it stands to reason at stand1(32)
     
COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
    have a reason We had many reasons to celebrate.
    give a reason No reason was given for the change.
    think of a reason/see a reason I see no reason why it shouldn’t work. | I can’t think of any reason why she would want to leave.
    explain the reasons for something Explain the reasons for your choice.
■ adjectives
    a good reason There is usually a good reason why the price is so cheap.
    the main reason The main reason for the decline in the railways is lack of investment.
    a major reason (also a big reason informal) His personality was a major reason for his success. | A big reason for the decrease in smoking is the ban on cigarette advertising.
    the real reason What do you think was the real reason for their decision?
    a valid/legitimate reason (=a good and acceptable reason) An employer can’t fire someone without a valid reason.
    a compelling reason (=a very good reason for doing something) There are compelling reasons to believe that this is true.
    a simple reason (=one that is easy to understand) I hate mobile phones, for the simple reason that it is now impossible to get away from them.
    a logical reason People don’t always have logical reasons for the things they do.
    the only reason The only reason he’s coming tonight is that I said you’d be here.
■ phrases
    for legal/political/medical etc reasons The boy cannot be named for legal reasons.
    for security reasons The road will be closed for security reasons.
    for personal reasons He resigned for personal reasons.
    for sentimental reasons (=because you like someone or something very much) I wanted to keep the picture for sentimental reasons.
    for obvious reasons This arrangement must be kept secret, for obvious reasons.
    for no apparent reason (=for no obvious reason) He tried to kill me for no apparent reason.
    for some reason (or other) (also for some unknown reason) (=for a reason that you do not know) For some reason she felt like crying. | For some unknown reason, the curtains were always drawn.
    for reasons best known to somebody (=used when you do not understand someone’s behaviour) For reasons best known to herself, she decided to sell the house.
    have your reasons (=have a secret reason for doing something) ‘Why did he marry her?’ ‘He must have had his reasons.’
     
THESAURUS
    reason why something happens, or why someone does something: What was the reason for the delay? | I don’t know the reason why he left his last job.
    explanation a set of reasons that helps you to understand why something happens, especially when it seems difficult to understand: There are various possible explanations for climate change. | Is there any explanation for his behavior?
    motive a reason that makes someone decide to do something – often used about crimes: Police say that there is no obvious motive for the attack.
    justification a good reason for doing something that seems wrong: There is never any justification for torture or abuse. | They try to use the situation in the Middle East as a justification for killing innocent civilians. | There’s no justification for this type of behaviour.
    grounds a reason that makes it right or fair to do something, especially according to legal, official, or moral rules: The court will decide if she has grounds for divorce. | They claim the war is justified on moral grounds (=because of moral reasons).
    basis the main ideas or reasons on which something is based: The doctor makes his decisions purely on the basis of clinical observation. | What do you think is the basis for this advice?
    rationale /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl $ -ˈnæl/ formal a set of reasons that are used to explain why someone does something in a particular way: the rationale behind the government’s economic reforms | This chapter explains the nature of yearly plans, and provides a rationale for their use.
■ a reason that does not seem believable
    excuse a reason that you give to explain why you have done something bad, or not done something that you should have done – especially one that is not completely true: She said she couldn’t come because she had to work late, but it was just an excuse. | a feeble excuse (=one that is hard to believe)
    pretext especially written an untrue reason that you give for doing or not doing something, in order to hide the real reason: He would often find some pretext to go out in the evening alone. | They used this as a pretext for taking military action.

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reason2 verb
 Word Family: noun: reason, reasoning, reasonableness; adjective: reasonableunreasonable, reasoned; verb: reason; adverb: reasonablyunreasonably
1. [transitive] to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts
    reason (that)
    They reasoned that other businesses would soon copy the idea.
2. [intransitive] to think and make judgments:
    the ability to reason
     
reason something ↔ out phrasal verb
  to find an explanation or solution to a problem, by thinking of all the possibilities
   SYN  work out
reason with somebody phrasal verb
  to talk to someone in an attempt to persuade them to be more sensible:
    I tried to reason with her.


🔑 rea·sonBrE /ˈriːzn/ 🔊NAmE /ˈriːzn/ 🔊 noun🔑 [countable] a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done 原因;理由;解释~ (why…) I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. 我想知道你为什么迟到那么长时间。🔊🔊Give me one good reason why I should help you. 我为什么要帮你?给我一个充分的理由。🔊🔊~ (that…) We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. 我们不去,只是因为我们负担不起。🔊🔊~ (for sth) She gave no reasons for her decision. 她没有对她的决定作出任何解释。🔊🔊~ (for doing sth) I have no particular reason for doubting him. 我没有什么特别的理由怀疑他。🔊🔊He said no but he didn't give a reason. 他说不行,但没有说明原因。🔊🔊For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. 出于某种原因,我们大家明天都不得不早点儿来。🔊🔊The man attacked me for no apparent reason. 那个人不知何故攻击我。🔊🔊She resigned for personal reasons. 她出于个人原因而辞职。🔊🔊For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. 为了保证安全,门总是锁着的。🔊🔊He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. 他想把他们都留在他的办公室里,原因只有他自己知道。🔊🔊people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves那些因为种种原因不能自立的人'Why do you want to know?' ' No reason.' (= I do not want to say why.) “你为什么想知道?” “不为什么。”🔊🔊'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). “她为什么那么做?” “她一定有她的理由。”🔊🔊(formal) He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. 他因为其年龄而得以免除。🔊🔊<titled tranID="36" status="1">reason</titled>explanationgroundsbasisexcusemotivejustificationpretext

These are all words for a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done. 以上各词均指事情发生或做某事的原因、理由、解释。

  • reason a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done; a fact that makes it right or fair to do sth 指某事发生或做某事的原因、理由、解释、道理He said no but he didn't give a reason. 他说不行,但没有说明原因。
  • explanation a statement, fact or situation that tells you why sth has happened; a reason given for sth 指解释、说明、阐述The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. 最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。She left the room abruptly without explanation. 她未作解释就突然离开了房间。
  • grounds (rather formal) a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing sth 指说、做或相信某事的充分理由、根据You have no grounds for complaint. 你没有理由抱怨。
  • basis (rather formal) the reason why people take a particular action 指原因、缘由On what basis will this decision be made? 将基于何种原因作出这一决定呢?
  • excuse a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour; a good reason that you give for doing sth that you want to do for other reasons 指为自己行为所作的辩护、借口、理由Late again! What's your excuse this time? 又迟到了!你这次有什么借口?It gave me an excuse to take the car. 这使我有理由开车去了。
  • motive a reason that explains sb's behaviour 指动机、原因There seemed to be no motive for the murder. 这起谋杀案看不出有什么动机。
  • justification (rather formal) a good reason why sth exists or is done 指事物存在或做某事的正当理由I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases. 我看不出还能提出什么理由来加税了。

grounds or justification? 用 grounds 还是 justification?

Justification is used to talk about finding or understanding reasons for actions, or trying to explain why it is a good idea to do sth. It is often used with words like little, no, some, every, without, and not any. Grounds is used more for talking about reasons that already exist, or that have already been decided, for example by law: moral/economic grounds. * justification 用来表示找出或明白做事的理由,或解释要做的事,常与 little、no、some、every、without 和 not any 等词连用。grounds 多指已存在的原因或已决定的(如法律上的)根据:moral/economic grounds(道德/经济原因)。

  • pretext (rather formal) a false reason that you give for doing sth, usually sth bad, in order to hide the real reason 指为掩盖做某事(通常为不好的事)的真正理由而找的借口、托辞He left the party early on the pretext of having to work. 他借口有事要处理,早早离开了聚会。

Patterns

  • (a/an) reason/explanation/grounds/basis/excuse/motive/justification/pretext for sth
  • the reason/motive behind sth
  • on the grounds/basis/pretext of/that…
  • (a) good/valid reason/explanation/grounds/excuse/motive/justification
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Ways of saying 'For this reason…' “因此” 的种种表达方法

  • Today's children eat more junk food and get less exercise than previous generations of children. It is not surprising, therefore, that rates of childhood obesity are on the increase. 当今的孩子比过去几代儿童吃的垃圾食品更多,锻炼更少。因此,肥胖儿童的比例逐渐升高并不奇怪。
  • Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. It is essential, therefore, that parents encourage healthy eating from an early age. 吃垃圾食品长大的孩子发现在日后的生活中很难改变这个习惯。因此,父母从孩子幼年开始就倡导健康饮食非常重要。
  • Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. For this reason,/ This is why it is essential that children eat healthily from an early age. 吃垃圾食品长大的孩子在日后的生活中很难改变这个习惯。因此,孩子从幼年开始就健康饮食非常重要。
  • Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life. Thus, the best way to prevent heart disease among adults is to encourage healthy eating from an early age. 孩童时期形成的饮食习惯往往会延续到成年。因此,预防成年人心脏疾病的最好方法就是从小鼓励健康饮食。
  • Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life, hence the importance of encouraging healthy eating from an early age. 孩童时期形成的饮食习惯往往会延续到成年。因此,从小鼓励健康饮食尤为重要。
language bank at because of, cause, consequently, emphasis, vital
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In various exams, you are asked to make a choice and give reasons for it. In conversation or in a meeting, you need to explain and justify your decisions. 在各种考试中需要作出选择并给出理由,在谈话或会议上需要对决定加以解释,可用以下表达方式

  • There are two main reasons why I think it's the best option: first, there's the cost and second, the quality. 我认为这是最好的选择,主要原因有两个:第一是成本,第二是质量。
  • I think/believe it's the right thing to do because it gives everyone a fair chance. 我认为这么做是正确的,因为这给予每个人公平的机会。
  • I would choose the newer one on the grounds that it will last longer. 我会选择较新的那个,因为它更加耐用。
  • Of the three houses, the largest one seems to me to be the best, because they need the room. 这三栋房子中,最大的那栋在我看来是最好的,因为他们需要这么大的空间。
  • My choice would be number 3, simply because it's the clearest design. 我的选择是 3 号,原因就在于它的设计最清晰。
🔑 [uncountable] a fact that makes it right or fair to do sth 正当理由;道理;情理~ (to do sth) They have reason to believe that he is lying. 他们有理由认为他是在撒谎。🔊🔊We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. 我们完全有理由感到乐观。🔊🔊~ (why…) There is no reason why we should agree to this. 我们没有理由同意这点。🔊🔊~ (for sth/for doing sth) This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. 这个结果使我们更有理由保持乐观。🔊🔊She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. 她抱怨给她的报酬太低,是有道理的。🔊🔊🔑 [uncountable] the power of the mind to think in a logical way, to understand and have opinions, etc. 思考力;理解力;理性Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). 只有人类才有理性思考的能力。🔊🔊to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) 神经失常🔑 [uncountable] what is possible, practical or right 道理;情理;明智I can't get her to listen to reason. 我没法跟她讲道理。🔊🔊Why can't they see reason? 他们为什么不明事理?🔊🔊to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) 广纳良言He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. 他在找工作,而且只要是正当的事他都愿意做。🔊🔊
it ˌstands to ˈreason(informal) it must be clear to any sensible person who thinks about it 这是人人都清楚的;这是明摆着的It stands to reason that they'll leave if you don't pay them enough. 这是明摆着的,你不给他们足够的报酬,他们就走人。🔊🔊there's no ˌrhyme or ˈreason to/for sthwithout ˌrhyme or ˈreasonif there is no rhyme or reason to sth or it happens without rhyme or reason, it happens in a way that cannot be easily explained or understood 毫无道理;无规律可循;莫名其妙
🔑 rea·sonBrE /ˈriːzn/ 🔊NAmE /ˈriːzn/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they reason BrE /ˈriːzn/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈriːzn/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it reasons BrE /ˈriːznz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈriːznz/ 🔊past simple reasoned BrE /ˈriːznd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈriːznd/ 🔊past participle reasoned BrE /ˈriːznd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈriːznd/ 🔊 -ing form reasoning BrE /ˈriːznɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈriːznɪŋ/ 🔊 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (that…) | + speech to form a judgement about a situation by considering the facts and using your power to think in a logical way 推理;推论;推断She reasoned that she must have left her bag on the train. 她断定准是把包落在火车上了。🔊🔊They couldn't fire him, he reasoned. He was the only one who knew how the system worked. 他推断他们不会解雇他。他是唯一知道这套系统如何运转的人。🔊🔊 [intransitive] to use your power to think and understand 思考;理解the human ability to reason人的思考能力 ˌreason sth ˈoutto try and find the answer to a problem by using your power to think in a logical way 通过思考想出对策;推理出(结果) SYN figure out ˈreason with sbto talk to sb in order to persuade them to be more sensible 和某人讲道理;规劝I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen. 我尽量跟他讲道理,可他就是不听。🔊🔊