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理由
lǐ yóu
Meaning
- reason
Definition
指事情之所以这样做的道理或原因。
Reason; justification; grounds for action.
Usage
通常作名词，常与'有、没有、是、作为、说明'等搭配使用。
Used as a noun, often with '有', '没有', '是', '作为', '说明', etc.
Examples
- 1 你有什么理由不来参加聚会？（What reason do you have for not coming to the party?）
- 2 他找了一个借口作为理由。（He made an excuse as his reason.）
- 3 没有理由放弃这个好机会。（There is no reason to give up this good opportunity.）
- 4 你的理由充分吗？（Is your reason sufficient?）
- 5 请说明你做出这个决定的理由。（Please state your reasons for making this decision.）
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