导致、造成:
contribute to
e.g. Both systems contribute to the decentralization of power. 这两套体制都有助于权力的分散。
lead to
e.g. This type of situation may lead to massive disappointment for both of you and injure what you have. 这种情况发展下去往往导致双方失望透顶并伤害到之前已经建立的关系。
result in
e.g. This meeting should result in some change in how they work for the coming sprints, because they work to continually improve their team and practice effectiveness.
这个会议会导致迎接下一个冲刺阶段所做工作的一些转变,因为他们会不断工作以提高团队的实践效率。
bring about
e.g. The only way they can bring about political change is by putting pressure on the country. 他们能引起政治变化的惟一办法就是向该国施加压力。
create
e.g. This ultimatum was bound to create a grave crisis.
这一纸最后通牒必然会引起严重危机。
give rise to
e.g. Limited resources, whether they are budgetary, human, or material, are what most often give rise to competing interests and create the need for negotiation. 有限的资源,无论是预算,人力,或材料,那些最常见的引起相互竞争的利益,为它们建立必要的谈判。
trigger
e.g. This mentalist yearn easily trigger a large-scale consumption campaign. 这种心态容易引发一场大规模消费高潮。
ignite
e.g. There was one teacher who really ignited my interest in words. 曾经有一位老师真正激起了我对文字的兴趣。
cause
e.g. The insecticide used on some weeds can cause health problems. 喷洒在野草上的杀虫剂会引发各种健康问题。
generate
e.g. The labor secretary said the reforms would generate new jobs. 劳动部长说这些改革将带来新的工作。
promote
e.g. The meeting discussed how to promote cooperation between the two countries. 会议讨论了如何促进两国的合作。
breed
e.g. If they are unemployed it's bound to breed resentment.
如果他们失业了,一定会酿成怨恨。
induce
e.g. Doctors said surgery could induce a heart attack.
医生们说手术可能导致心脏病。