"causative" 怎么发音
word
ˈkɑzətɪv/, /ˈkɔzətɪv
KAW-zuh-tiv
kˈɔːsətˌɪv
KAW-suh-tiv
释义
Describes something (like a verb or construction) that shows one person or thing is causing another to do something or for something to happen.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkɑzətɪv/, /ˈkɔzətɪv
英式英语
kˈɔːsətˌɪv
简化发音
美式
KAW-zuh-tiv
英式
KAW-suh-tiv
语境中听
In English, 'make' is a common causative verb.
A causative sentence shows that one person causes another to do something.
'Have someone fix your car' uses a causative form.
The teacher explained the causative construction with several examples.