英语语法：原因状语从句

原因状语从句

Because 因为

Because the tropical forest has been depicted as ecologically unfit for large-scale human occupation, some environmentalists have opposed development of any kind.

由于热带森林已被描绘成从生态学观点看不适宜人类大规模定居的地方，有些环保专家就表示反对进行任何形式的形式的开发活动。

Hollywood films appealed because they had better constructed narratives, their special effects were more impressive ,and the star system added a new dimension to screen acting. 

好莱坞电影吸引人的原因在于故事构思更巧妙，特技更具感染力，明星阵容又给银屏表演增添了新的看点。

As 由于，因为

Thousands starved as the harvests failed, after snow in June and frosts in August.

由于六月下雪、八月霜冻，庄稼歉收，成千上万的人忍饥挨饿。

I don’t think it is entirely necessary to adhere strictly to the original story, as movies are both visual and auditory.

我认为严格忠实于原著并不完全必要，因为电影是图像和声音的统一。

It is a very popular tourist destination, especially for families, as it brings history alive for the children.

它是一个非常受欢迎的旅游目的地，尤其是对家庭来说，因为它为孩子们展示了栩栩如生的历史。

Since 由于

Since the aim of archaeology is the understanding of humankind ,it is humanistic study, and since it deals with the human past, it is a historical discipline.

由于考古学的目标是了解人类学科的研究，而且由于它研究人类的过去，它是一门历史学科。

Since the number of grammar schools in the country could accommodate at most approximately 25 per cant total child population of eleven-plus, some kind of selection had to be made.

由于全国中等学校的树木最多能够容纳11岁以上儿童总数25%左右，所以只好进行某种选拨。

Considering 考虑到

Considering the sweater is handmade, the price seems reasonable.

考虑到这件毛衣是手工制作的，价格似乎很合理。

Considering he has been learning English a year he speaks it very well.

考虑到他仅仅学了一年英语，他的英语说得已经很好了。

Given that 考虑到

Given that these characteristics have a natural basis, it is clear the how a person is when he is born has a great influence.

考虑到这些特征都是基于人们天生的特质，很显然一个人在出生时是怎样的人具有非常大的影响。

Now that表示“既然”，引出现在新出现的事实。

Now that a tunnel built through the mountains, the Pass is less dangerous.

由于已经修建了穿山隧道，隘口不那么危险了。

In that 因为

The writer Arthur Koestler dubbed it the luxury reflex:“unique in that it serves no apparent biological purpose”。

作家亚琴.凯斯特勒把它称为奢侈的反应：“它独一无二，因为它并不是满足明显的生物学目的”。

This cot was slightly different in that, although the side bar did not drop down, the base could be raised or lowered into two different positions ,making it safe as well as convenient. 

这个婴儿床略有不同，因为虽然横档不能降下来，但底座却可以升降到两个不同的位置，既方便又安全。

Seeing that 鉴于，由于

Seeing that it is ten o’clock, we will not wait for Mary any longer.

考虑到现在已经十点了，我们就不在等玛丽了。

Seeing that it seems as if it will rain soon, we had better leave now.

好像很快就要下雨了，我们最好现在就走。

On the grounds that 根据是......，理由是......

He refused to disclose what had been told him, on the grounds that it would be a breach of confidence.

他拒接透露别人告诉他的情况，理由是那样做会失去信用。

In as mnch as (也可以写作inasmnch as) 因为

This has halted progress for women in as much as delayering has taken place either where women are working or in layers they aspire to .

这种情况已经阻碍了女人的发展，因为裁员要么发生在女人工作的地方，要么发生在她们希望去的阶层。

The outcome of this was important in as much as it showed just what human beings were capable of.

这个结果很重要，因为它显示了人类所能够做的事情。