致使
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Meaning: cause
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致使
致使 means 'to cause' or 'to result in.' It is used to indicate that something is the reason or cause of another event, often implying a negative or unintended consequence.
The character 致 (zhì) originally meant 'to arrive' or 'to reach,' and later came to mean 'to bring about' or 'to cause.' The character 使 (shǐ) means 'to make' or 'to cause.' Together, they form a compound verb expressing causation.
致使 is commonly used in formal or written contexts to show a causal relationship. It is often found in news articles, academic writing, or explanations of events. It can sometimes carry a tone of blame or explanation for an outcome.
Example Sentences
他的失误致使公司损失了数百万美元。
Overdevelopment caused the local ecosystem to be destroyed.
过度的开发致使当地的生态系统遭到破坏。