[寫作用語]
Question: cause, factor, reason 的區別是什麼？
Answer:
1. cause - 起因; 原因 [C][U][(+of)]
What was the cause of the accident? 造成這一事故的起因是什麼?
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. 吸煙是導致肺癌的主要原因。
*導致...的原因
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2. factor - 因素; 要素[(+in)]
He analyzed the various factors. 他分析了各種因素。
In order to solve this problem, we need to consider all the factors. 為了解決這個問題，我們需要考慮所有的因素。
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3. reason - 理由, 原因, 動機[C][U][(+for)][+(that)][+why][+to-v]
The reason (why) she did it is still a mystery. 她為什麼做那件事仍是一個謎。
We have every reason to refuse. 我們完全有理由拒絕。
We have reason to believe that he was lying. 我們有理由相信他是在撒謊。
The reason for her absence was that she was ill. 她之所以缺席是因為她病了。
*動機 = motive
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