because 是英语中最常用的因果关系连词,用于引导直接原因或解释。其英式音标为 /bɪˈkəz; bɪˈkɒz/,美式音标为 /bɪˈkəz, bɪˈkɔːz/,中文翻译为“因为”“由于”。作为从属连词,它连接主句和原因状语从句,强调因果逻辑,可回答 why 引导的疑问句,例如:“Why did she leave? Because she was upset.”(她为什么离开?因为她不高兴。)
引导原因状语从句
从句可置于主句后(常规)或前(强调原因),例如:
She stayed home because she felt sick.(她待在家里,因为她生病了。)
Because the flight was delayed, we missed the meeting.(因为航班延误,我们错过了会议。)
与 because of 的区别
because 后接完整句子(从句),because of 后接名词、代词或动名词(短语),例如:
He failed because he didn’t study.(他失败了,因为他没学习。)
He failed because of laziness.(他因懒惰而失败。)
常见语法误区
不可与 so 连用(两者均为连词,需避免重复),例如:
✅ Because it rained, we canceled the picnic.
❌ Because it rained, so we canceled the picnic.
可与副词 therefore 连用(词性不同,不冲突),例如:
Because the road was icy, we therefore drove slowly.(因为路面结冰,我们因此开得很慢。)
I bought the book because the reviews were excellent.(我买了这本书,因为评价很好。)
Because he missed the bus, he was late for work.(因为错过了公交,他上班迟到了。)
She loves painting because it helps her relax.(她喜欢画画,因为这能帮她放松。)
They canceled the trip because of the storm.(由于暴风雨,他们取消了旅行。)
Because you asked politely, I’ll help you.(因为你礼貌请求,我会帮你。)
He couldn’t attend because he was sick.(他因病无法出席。)
The game was postponed because of heavy rain.(比赛因大雨延期。)
I trust her because she always tells the truth.(我信任她,因为她总说实话。)
Because the store was closed, we went home.(因为商店关门了,我们就回家了。)
She cried because of what he said.(她因为他的话哭了。)
because of:由于(后接名词性成分),例如 because of bad weather(由于天气恶劣)
just because:仅仅因为,例如 I didn’t do it just because you told me to.(我不是因为你让我做才做的。)
partly because:部分因为,例如 He succeeded partly because of hard work.(他成功部分源于努力。)
| 连词 | 语气强度 | 用法特点 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| because | 最强 | 回答 why,直接原因 | I’m happy because I passed the exam. |
| since | 较弱 | 已知原因,“既然” | Since it’s late, let’s go home. |
| as | 最弱 | 附带说明,“由于” | As you know, the event is tomorrow. |
| for | 口语化 | 补充解释,置于句末 | He must be ill, for he looks pale. |
掌握 because 的用法需注意区分从句与短语结构,避免与 so 连用,并通过例句积累语境运用。无论是日常对话还是正式写作,准确使用这一基础连词都是提升表达逻辑性的关