because of

漢語翻譯

詞意辨析：

due to, owing to, because of, thanks to

這些詞組均表示“由於”之意。
due to: 用於較莊重的書面語中，側重“起因於”，在句中多作表語，有時作狀語。
owing to: 可以和due to換用，但在句中多作狀語，也可作表語。
because of: 著重某個結果的原因，在句中通常作狀語。
thanks to: 突出一種感激之情，含“多虧”意味。

例句：

1. I did not go to the cinema because of the intense cold.
   我因為嚴寒沒出去看電影。
2. We win the game because of his participation.
   由於他的參與，我們贏了比賽。
3. Because of his irresolute character, we were defeated at last.
   因為他性格的軟弱，我們最終被打敗了。
4. They've surcharged us 10% on the price of the holiday because of a rise in air fares.
   因飛機票漲價，他們在度假費用中向我們增收了10%附加費。
5. The police are advising motorists to reduce speed because of the fog.
   由於有霧，警察告誡駕車者減慢速度。
6. Many beautiful fish are fast disappearing because of the severe pollution.
   因為污染嚴重，許多美麗的魚類正在面臨絕種。
7. Her company is suing her for slander because of her remarks about their safety record.
   由於她發表了關於公司安全記錄的言論，該公司正以誹謗罪起訴她。
8. Navigation is difficult on this river because of the hidden rocks.
   因為河上有暗礁，所以在這條河上航行很困難。