Definitions
n. Something that explains why something happens or someone acts.
原因；理由
n. The ability to think logically and make sensible judgments.
理性；推理能力
v. To think logically in order to reach a conclusion.
推理；推断
Example
The heavy rain was the reason we stayed home.
大雨是我们待在家里的原因。
One reason for rising urban rents is that housing supply has failed to keep pace with population growth.
城市租金上涨的一个原因是住房供应未能跟上人口增长。
Collocations
- reason for
- a valid reason
- reason with someone
- within reason
Word family
- reasonable (adj.)
- reasonably (adv.)
- reasoning (n.)
- unreasonable (adj.)
Usage tip
常用reason for加名词，或reason why加从句。
FAQ
- What does reason mean?
- Something that explains why something happens or someone acts. The ability to think logically and make sensible judgments. To think logically in order to reach a conclusion.
- How is reason pronounced?
- UK /ˈriːzən/, US /ˈriːzən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
