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reason; because; via; follow
Meanings
9 senses · 42 examplesnoun
reason; cause; origin
Used to refer to the cause, ground, or source of something.
Please tell me the reason for this matter.
The reason he didn't come to work is that he was sick.
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The justification for this matter is very sufficient.
Everyone is asking about the cause of the accident.
He explained the reason why he persisted.
preposition
because of; due to
Used to introduce the cause or reason for an action or situation.
This accident was self-inflicted.
His pneumonia was caused by a cold.
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The flight was delayed due to weather conditions.
This fire was caused by aging wires.
He caused a car accident due to fatigued driving.
preposition
pass through; via; by way of
Used to indicate the path or route taken to reach a destination.
This is the only path leading to the top of the mountain.
This is the necessary path to enter the workplace.
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This river is the necessary route to the sea.
There is no fixed path to success, you need to keep working hard.
Learning foreign languages is the necessary way to understand the world.
preposition
through; via
Used to specify the specific entrance, exit, or channel for an action.
Please enter through the south gate.
Tourists enter the scenic area through the main gate.
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Goods are transported through dedicated channels.
Employees enter and exit the building through staff corridors.
Audiences leave through the north gate.
verb
follow; comply with; act according to
Used to indicate that one acts according to one's own will or external requirements.
Many things cannot be decided by oneself.
He always follows others' arrangements instead of making his own decisions.
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Don't act on impulse, calm down a bit.
He decorated the room according to his own preferences.
We don't have the final say in this matter.
preposition
be in charge of; be handled by
Used to indicate that a task or responsibility is assigned to a specific person or group.
The preparation work will be handled by me.
You will be appointed as the team leader.
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This project will be undertaken by our company.
Follow-up matters will be handled by the logistics department.
This event will be hosted by the student union.
preposition
based on; by means of
Used to introduce the basis, method, or material for an action or conclusion.
From this, we can know that this plan is not feasible.
The human body is composed of various cells.
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From this, we can see his true intentions.
This conclusion is supported by a large amount of experimental data.
The story is adapted from real events.
preposition
start from; begin at
Used to introduce the starting point of an action, thinking, or process.
We need to analyze the problem from the surface to the essence.
He set off from Beijing and headed for Shanghai.
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Learning should go from easy to difficult and progress step by step.
We started this trip from our hometown.
He grew from a small clerk to the company's president.
noun
surname You
Used as a family name in China.
My teacher's surname is You, you can call him Teacher You.
Mr. You is an excellent engineer.