n. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
n. a justification for something existing or happening
v. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
n. 原因, 目标
vt. 引起, 使产生, 使遭受
1. The heavy rain caused the river to flood.
大雨导致河流泛滥。
2. Smoking can cause serious health problems.
吸烟可能导致严重的健康问题。
3. Her kind words caused him to feel better.
她的善良话语让他感觉好些了。