reason

explanation(解釋)

1. A2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation

   原因；理由

   • The primary cause of this incident was a mechanical malfunction, not human error.

     這起事件的主要原因是機械故障，而非人為錯誤。

   • The reason behind why grass is green remains a mystery to this young boy.

     為什麼草是綠色的，這個問題對這個小男孩來說仍然是個謎。

   • The purpose of my call is to request assistance.

     我打電話的目的是請求協助。

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judgment(判斷)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   the ability of a healthy mind to think and make judgments, especially based on practical facts

   （尤指基於實際情況的）判斷能力；理性；理智

   • We, as humans, consider ourselves the sole species possessing the capacity for rational thought.

     我們人類認為自己是唯一擁有理性思考能力的物種。

   • The tragic loss of both his parents in a car accident caused him to lose his sanity.

     他的父母在一場車禍中不幸喪生，這使他失去了理智。

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   to try to understand and to make judgments based on practical facts

   推論；推斷；判斷

   • Newton deduced the existence of a force, such as gravity, through his observations.

     牛頓透過他的觀察推斷出存在一種力量，例如重力。

   • It took me several hours to reason through the solution to the puzzle.

     我花了幾個小時來推理這個謎題的解決方案。