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Give cause for Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
GIV KAWZ for
ɡˈɪv/ /kˈɔːz/ /fˈɔː
giv KAWZ faw

释义

To present a reason for something to happen, especially for concern, doubt, or action.

用法与细微差别

This is a formal or semi-formal phrase, often used in business, academic, or official contexts. Commonly seen with words like 'concern', 'complaint', 'alarm', e.g., 'give cause for concern'. Not often used in everyday casual speech.

例句

The smoke from the factory gives cause for concern about air quality.

basic

If you see anything that gives cause for alarm, let me know.

basic

His strange behavior gives cause for suspicion.

basic

The new policy doesn’t really give cause for complaint.

natural

These results shouldn’t give cause for concern, everything is under control.

natural

Nothing in his past gave cause for suspicion until now.

natural