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由于；因为
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由于；因为
used before a phrase (usually with 'with') to introduce something as a cause or reason
What with the rain and the traffic, we arrived late.
由于下雨和交通堵塞，我们到晚了。
用于介词短语前,强调某事被视为原因或理由；通常与“with”结合使用(见what with),很少与其他介词结合使用
Used before a prepositional phrase to emphasise that something is taken into consideration as a cause or reason; usually used in combination with 'with' (see what with), and much less commonly with other prepositions.
I couldn't sleep, what with all the noise from the party next door.
由于隔壁聚会的噪音，我无法入睡。
What with exams and a part-time job, she has no free time.
由于考试和兼职工作，她没有空闲时间。
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该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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