because /bɪˈkɒz, -ˈkəz/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  CONJ You use because when stating the reason for something. 因为 (用以陈述理由)

  例：

  He is called Mitch, because his name is Mitchell.

  他被叫做米奇，因为他的名字是米切尔。

  例：

  Because it is an area of outstanding natural beauty, the number of boats available for hire on the river is limited.

  这是一个自然风景极美的地方，所以河上可供租用的船只数量有限。

• 2. 

  CONJ You use because when stating the explanation for a statement you have just made. 因为 (用以陈述解释)

  例：

  Maybe they just didn't want to ask too many questions, because they rented us a room without even asking to see our papers.

  也许他们只是不想问太多的问题，因为他们甚至没要求查看我们的证件就把房间租给了我们。

  例：

  The president has played a shrewd diplomatic game because from the outset he called for direct talks.

  总统玩了一场精明的外交游戏，因为从一开始他就要求进行直接对话。

• 3. 

  PHRASE If an event or situation occurs because of something, that thing is the reason or cause. 由于

  例：

  Many families break up because of a lack of money.

  许多家庭因缺钱而破裂。