therefore
/ˈðeəfɔː/ · /ˈðerfɔːr/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1834 in the learning path
因此；所以
Definitions
adv. as a result of what has just been stated
因此；所以
Example
The shop was closed; therefore, we went home empty-handed.
商店关门了，因此我们空手回了家。
Public parks encourage physical activity and social interaction; therefore, cities should invest in maintaining accessible green spaces.
公共公园有助于促进体育活动和社交互动，因此城市应投入资金维护方便使用的绿地。
Collocations
- therefore conclude
- therefore necessary
- and therefore
Synonyms
- consequently
- thus
- hence
Usage tip
是副词，不能仅用逗号连接两个完整句子。
FAQ
- What does therefore mean?
- as a result of what has just been stated
- How is therefore pronounced?
- UK /ˈðeəfɔː/, US /ˈðerfɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
