单词 | reason¹ |
释义 | rea·son¹ /`rizṇ; ˈriːzən/n 1. [c] the fact that explains why something happens or exists [某事物发生或存在的]原因,理由:◇+ for did he give any reason for leaving? 他有没有解释离开的理由?◇+ why he's too old — that's the main reason why he wasn't chosen. 他太老了 — 那就是他没有被选中的主要原因。 2. [c,u] a fact that makes it right or fair to do something [做某事的正确或合理的]理由:◇there is no reason to panic. 没理由惊慌。◇you have every reason to complain. 你有充分的理由投诉。 3. [u] the ability to think, understand, and make sensible decisions 理智; 理性; 判断力:◇a conflict between reason and emotion 理智和情感之间的冲突 4. [u] sensible ideas or advice 道理:◇she just won't listen to reason. 她完全不会听从劝说。 5. within reason within reasonable limits 合情合理地:◇you can go anywhere you want, within reason. 你可以去任何想去的地方,不过要有分寸。 |
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