| 单词 | reason |
| 释义 | noun | verb reasonreason1 /ˈrizən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1CAUSE [countable] the cause or fact that explains why something has happened or happens, or why someone has done something: reason for I told her my reasons for wanting to find a new job.reason behind He explained the reasons behind the decision.reason (that) The reason I called was to ask about the plans for Saturday.reason (why) The professor asked the reason why she had been late so often. The real reason we weren’t getting along was money.a reason to do something We have to give people a reason to vote for us.for ... reasons She resigned for health reasons. They’ve decided to change all our job titles, for some reason (=for a reason you do not know or cannot understand). He suddenly quit the team for no apparent reason (=for no reason that other people could see).for reasons of something The main tower has been closed for reasons of safety. “Why did you tell him?” “Oh, I had my reasons (=had a secret reason for doing it).” She sold the house for reasons best known to herself, (=for reasons other people do not understand). Geiger was found not guilty by reason of insanity.THESAURUSexplanation – a reason for why something happened or why you did something, especially one in which you give details: Is there any explanation for his behavior?excuse – a reason that you give for why you did something bad: I hope she has a good excuse for being late again.motive – a reason that makes someone do something, especially something bad: The police have found no motive for the attack.grounds – a good reason, based on laws or rules, for doing, believing, or saying something. Used in legal or official language: Abusive behavior is grounds for divorce.justification – a good reason that explains why someone has done something bad: The justification for the war was the fear that the enemy had nuclear weapons.rationale formal – the reasons and ideas on which a decision, plan, etc. is based: What is the rationale for restricting the role of women in the military?pretext – a false reason that you give for doing something, because you want to hide the real reason: He said he was sick, but it was just a pretext to get her to come visit him.2REASONABLE EXPLANATION [uncountable] a fact that makes it right or fair for someone to do something: (no) reason to do something Porter has reason to be cautious. There’s no reason to panic. We have reason to believe that the goods were stolen. I know I’m late, but that’s no reason to shout at me. Under the circumstances we had every reason to be suspicious (=had very good reasons). Natalie was alarmed by the news, and with good reason.3GOOD JUDGMENT [uncountable] sensible judgment and understanding: In stressful times, reason can give way to panic. He says his client wouldn’t listen to reason (=would not be persuaded by sensible advice). They tried to make her see reason (=accept advice and make a sensible decision).4all the more reason to do something spoken used to say that what has just been mentioned is an additional reason for doing what you have suggested: I know there isn’t much time, but that’s all the more reason to act quickly.5within reason within sensible limits: You can go anywhere you want, within reason.6beyond (all) reason a)to an extreme degree: She spoils the boy beyond all reason. b)in such a state that you are unable to think sensibly: By this time the child was beyond all reason.7no reason spoken used when someone asks you why you are doing something and you do not want to tell him or her: “Why do you ask?” “Oh, no reason.”8ABILITY TO THINK [uncountable] the ability to think, understand, and form judgments that are based on facts: Humans are the only species with the power of reason and language. Maya feared that she was losing her reason (=becoming mentally ill).[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French raison, from Latin ratio calculation, reason] → see also rhyme or reason at rhyme1 (4), it stands to reason at stand1 (36)GRAMMAR: reason• Reason is often followed by “for,” “that,” or “why”: What’s the reason for all this noise? She told me the reason that/why he left. It is also possible to leave out that: She told me the reason he left. Don’t say: the reason of/to the noise or the reason because/how he left.• The details of a reason are usually described in a clause that begins with “that”: The reason for the party is that it is Sue’s birthday. In spoken English you may also hear “because” used, although this is considered incorrect by many speakers: The reason for the party is because it is Sue’s birthday.COLLOCATIONSverbshave a reason We had many reasons to celebrate.give/offer a reason No reason was given for the change.cite a reason formal (=give a reason) Kaye cited personal reasons for resigning.explain the reasons for something Explain the reasons for your choice.know the reason (for something) Everyone wanted to know the reasons for his decision.understand the reason (for something) Stephen did not understand the reason for her hesitation.can think of a reason (also see a reason) I see no reason why it shouldn’t work.adjectivesa good reason There is usually a good reason why the price is so low.the main/primary reason The main reason for the decline in the railroad is lack of investment.a major reason (also a big reason informal) His personality was a major reason for his success.the real reason What do you think was the real reason for their decision?a valid/legitimate reason (=a good and acceptable reason) An employer can’t fire someone without a valid reason.a compelling reason (=a very good reason for doing something) There are compelling reasons to believe that this is true.a simple reason (=one that is easy to understand) I hate cell phones, for the simple reason that it is now impossible to get away from them.a logical reason People don’t always have logical reasons for the things they do.the only reason The only reason he’s coming tonight is that I said you’d be here.personal reasons He had personal reasons for writing the book.legal/political/medical etc. reasons There were political reasons for not firing him. noun | verb reasonreason2 ●●○ verb 1[transitive] to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts: reason (that) He reasoned that complaining would do no good.2[intransitive] to think and make judgments: Humans’ ability to reason separates them from animals.reason something out phrasal verb to find an explanation or solution to a problem, by thinking of all the possibilities SYN figure something outreason with somebody phrasal verb to talk to someone in order to try to persuade him or her to be more sensible: They tried to reason with him and persuade him to come home. |
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