due to, owing to, because of, thanks to

1. I did not go to the cinema because of the intense cold.
   我因為嚴寒沒出去看電影。
2. We win the game because of his participation.
   由于他的參與，我們贏了比賽。
3. Because of his irresolute character, we were defeated at last.
   因為他性格的軟弱，我們最終被打敗了。
4. They've surcharged us 10% on the price of the holiday because of a rise in air fares.
   因飛機票漲價，他們在度假費用中向我們增收了10%附加費。
5. The police are advising motorists to reduce speed because of the fog.
   由于有霧，警察告誡駕車者減慢速度。
6. Many beautiful fish are fast disappearing because of the severe pollution.
   因為污染嚴重，許多美麗的魚類正在面臨絕種。
7. Her company is suing her for slander because of her remarks about their safety record.
   由于她發(fā)表了關于公司安全記錄的言論，該公司正以誹謗罪起訴她。
8. Navigation is difficult on this river because of the hidden rocks.
   因為河上有暗礁，所以在這條河上航行很困難。