reason
noun/ˈriːzn/
Слово англійською: reason
Переклад reason українською: причи́на, підста́ва, ро́зум, безпідста́вно, безпричи́нно
Детальний опис
- [countable] a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
- He said no but he didn't give a reason.
- reason for something She gave no reasons for her decision.
- reason for doing something I have no particular reason for doubting him.
- reason behind something There were a number of reasons behind her departure.
- reason (that)… We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it.
- Job satisfaction is the main reason people remain in jobs or careers.
- The only reason your parents are doing this is because they care so much for you.
- reason why… Give me one good reason why I should help you.
- I'd like to know the reason why you're so late.
- for a reason For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow.
- For this reason, it's important to have friends who will support you.
- These rules are there for a very good reason.
- The man attacked me for no apparent reason.
- Sometimes I cry for no reason at all.
- She resigned for personal reasons.
- For obvious reasons the data is not complete.
- He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself.
- people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves
- for reasons of something For reasons of security the door is always kept locked.
- ‘Why do you want to know?’ ‘No reason’ (= I do not want to say why).
- ‘Why did she do that?’ ‘She must have her reasons’ (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell).
- by reason of something (formal) He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age.
Synonyms reasonreasonexplanation ▪ grounds ▪ basis ▪ excuse ▪ motive ▪ justification ▪ pretextThese are all words for a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done.reason a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done; a fact that makes it right or fair to do something:- He said no but he didn’t give a reason.
- The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
- She left the room abruptly without explanation.
- You have no grounds for complaint.
- On what basis will this decision be made?
- Late again! What’s your excuse this time?
- It gave me an excuse to take the car.
- There seemed to be no motive for the murder.
- I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.
- He left the party early on the pretext of having to work.
- (a/an) reason/explanation/grounds/basis/excuse/motive/justification/pretext for something
- the reason/motive behind something
- on the grounds/basis/pretext of/that…
- (a) good/valid reason/explanation/grounds/excuse/motive/justification
Language Bank thereforethereforeWays of saying ‘For this reason…’- Today’s children eat more junk food and get less exercise than previous generations of children. It is not surprising, therefore, that rates of childhood obesity are on the increase.
- Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. It is essential, therefore, that parents encourage healthy eating from an early age.
- Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. For this reason,/This is why it is essential that children eat healthily from an early age.
- Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life. Thus, the best way to prevent heart disease among adults is to encourage healthy eating from an early age.
- Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life, hence the importance of encouraging healthy eating from an early age.
Express Yourself Giving reasons, justifying a choiceGiving reasons, justifying a choiceIn various exams, you are asked to make a choice and give reasons for it. In conversation or in a meeting, you may need to explain and justify your decisions:- There are two main reasons why I think it’s the best option: first, there's the cost and second, the quality.
- I believe it's the right thing to do because it gives everyone a fair chance.
- I would choose the newer one on the grounds that it will last longer.
- Of the three houses, the largest one seems to me to be the best, because they need the room.
- My choice would be number 3, simply because it's the clearest design.
- [uncountable] a fact that makes it right or fair to do something
- reason to do something They have reason to believe she is lying.
- We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic.
- You have no reason to accuse him of laziness.
- She has good reason to be concerned.
- There is no reason at all to doubt it.
- reason why… There is no reason why we should agree to this.
- reason for something This result gives us all the more reason for optimism.
- reason for doing something He has every reason for feeling excited.
- with reason She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid.
- [uncountable] the power of the mind to think in a logical way, to understand and have opinions, etc.
- Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.).
- to lose your reason (= become mentally ill)
- the conflict between faith and reason
- [uncountable] what is possible, practical or right
- I can't get her to listen to reason.
- Why can't they see reason?
- Look, you're supposed to be the voice of reason here.
- Keith appears to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice).
- within reason He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French reisun (noun), raisoner (verb), from a variant of Latin ratio(n-), from the verb reri ‘consider’.
Idioms
it stands to reason
- (informal) it must be clear to any sensible person who thinks about it
- It stands to reason that they'll leave if you don't pay them enough.
- It stands to reason that she wouldn't want them to find out about her personal problems.
there’s no rhyme or reason to/for something | without rhyme or reason
- if there is no rhyme or reason to something or it happens without rhyme or reason, it happens in a way that cannot be easily explained or understood
- Suddenly, without rhyme or reason, his mood changed.
- There's no rhyme or reason to the new opening hours.