这些名词均有“原因”之意。 cause : 指直接导致事情发生的原因,与所发生的事个有因果关系。 Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. 失业是贫困的主要原因。 There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. 对那场火灾及其可能的起因进行了讨论。 Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. 酒后驾车…