causal
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/ˈkɔːzl/
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/ˈkɔːzl/
relating to the cause or reason for something
The causal link between smoking and lung cancer is well-established.
吸烟和肺癌之间的因果关系已经得到了很好的证实。
relating to the word 'because' or similar words that explain the reason for something
He was late because of the traffic, which was a causal factor.
他因为交通迟到了,这是导致迟到的一个原因。