A1 verb ニュートラル #187 よく出る

cause

/kɔːz/

To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant. It is used to describe the action that results in a specific effect or situation.

例文

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1

Heavy rain can cause traffic problems in the morning.

Strong rain can lead to many cars being stuck on the road.

2

The doctor explained that smoking may cause lung disease.

The physician said that smoking might lead to illness in the lungs.

3

Don't cause any trouble while I am away.

Do not start any problems while I am gone.

語族

名詞
cause
Verb
cause
副詞
causally
形容詞
causal
関連
causation
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Cause' starts with a 'C' and comes before 'Effect' which starts with an 'E', just like in the alphabet.

クイックテスト

The loud noise ____ the baby to wake up and cry.

正解!

正解は: caused

例文

1

Heavy rain can cause traffic problems in the morning.

everyday

Strong rain can lead to many cars being stuck on the road.

2

The doctor explained that smoking may cause lung disease.

formal

The physician said that smoking might lead to illness in the lungs.

3

Don't cause any trouble while I am away.

informal

Do not start any problems while I am gone.

4

Increased carbon dioxide levels cause global temperatures to rise.

academic

Higher levels of carbon dioxide result in the planet getting hotter.

5

The technical error caused a delay in the project schedule.

business

The computer mistake made the project finish later than planned.

語族

名詞
cause
Verb
cause
副詞
causally
形容詞
causal
関連
causation

よく使う組み合わせ

cause damage to break or hurt something
cause problems to create difficulties
cause pain to make someone feel physical or emotional hurt
cause concern to make people feel worried
cause trouble to behave badly or create a mess

よく使うフレーズ

cause for concern

a reason to be worried

root cause

the main or fundamental reason something happens

cause an effect

to make a change happen

よく混同される語

cause vs reason

A 'cause' is the event that makes something happen; a 'reason' is the explanation or justification for it.

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使い方のコツ

The verb 'cause' is most frequently used with negative outcomes like accidents, diseases, or problems. When using it with an action, the pattern is usually 'cause someone/something to do something'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to include 'to' when following the verb with another action, for example, saying 'caused him fall' instead of 'caused him to fall'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Cause' starts with a 'C' and comes before 'Effect' which starts with an 'E', just like in the alphabet.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French word 'cause', which comes from the Latin 'causa', meaning a reason, sake, or case.

文法パターン

cause + noun (e.g., cause a fire) cause + object + to + infinitive (e.g., cause it to break) Present simple: causes; Past simple: caused

クイックテスト

The loud noise ____ the baby to wake up and cry.

正解!

正解は: caused

関連単語

underpendsion

C1

The foundational support, basis, or underlying framework that provides stability and strength to a structure, theory, or organization. It refers to the core principles or physical elements that justify and hold up a larger system.

uniprivacy

C1

A conceptual term referring to a single, unified standard or framework of privacy protections applied consistently across different platforms, jurisdictions, or systems. It describes the state of having one streamlined set of data rights and security measures rather than fragmented or overlapping policies.

demarery

C1

A formal legal objection that admits the facts of an opponent's argument but denies that they are sufficient to justify a legal claim. It effectively argues that even if everything the opposing party says is true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.

translably

C1

The noun translably refers to the quality or degree to which a piece of text, an idea, or an expression can be effectively rendered into another language while preserving its original essence. It is a specialized linguistic term used to assess the feasibility of achieving semantic and cultural equivalence in translation tasks.

obfachood

C1

The state or condition of being deliberately obscure, hidden, or difficult to understand, particularly within a formal or technical system. It refers to the quality of a subject that has been rendered complex to prevent easy access or comprehension.

misdictile

C1

To transcribe or record spoken words incorrectly, especially in a manner that fundamentally alters the intended meaning or technical specifications of the message. It refers specifically to the failure of accuracy during the transition from auditory input to written or repeated output.

obgeotude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively preoccupied with physical location or geographical boundaries. It often refers to a mindset or policy that stubbornly prioritizes local physical presence over digital or global connectivity.

monotegate

C1

To consolidate multiple layers, systems, or categories into a single, unified structure. It is often used in technical or organizational contexts to describe the process of streamlining complex elements for the sake of efficiency or standardization.

autojecthood

C1

To transition a system, process, or entity into a state where it automatically identifies and rejects incompatible or non-compliant elements. It refers to the implementation of autonomous exclusion protocols to maintain system purity or efficiency.

contragratence

C1

A state or quality of being intentionally contrary or ungrateful, specifically characterized by a willful refusal to express gratitude or conform to expected social harmony. In academic or test-specific contexts, it often refers to a behavioral pattern of resisting positive social exchange.

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