cause reason
He was hand-picked for this job by the Admiral.
他是由海军上将精心挑选出来担任这项工作的。
—— 柯林斯例句Water in the engine compartment is sucked away by a hose.
发动机舱里的水由一条软管抽走。
—— 柯林斯例句Bob died of a heart attack, brought on by his lifestyle.
鲍勃死于由他的生活方式引起的心脏病突发。
—— 柯林斯例句The final word will still come from the Secretary of State.
最后仍然要由国务卿来定夺。
—— 柯林斯例句In 1941, the train would have been pulled by a steam engine.
1941年,火车本可以由蒸汽机车拉动。
—— 柯林斯例句