1.as long as 只要; 如果
Music has been with us as long as we can collectively remember.
只要音樂與我們同在,我們就會有共同的記憶。
I didn't mind as long as the customers enjoyed the food.
我不在乎,只要我的客人們喜歡我的食物。
2.due to 由于;因為;應歸于
Much of the shift is due to economic growth.
這種變化的大部分都是由于經濟的增長。
Police say it's due to better policing.
警察說這是因為加強了治安。
3.cause to 原因
To feel or cause to feel loathing or disgust.
使厭惡感到或使感到厭惡或惡心的。
Animal-lovers will have cause to rejoice in many parts of the world.
世界上許多地區的動物保護人士將有理由感到欣喜。
4.refuse to 拒絕
Businessmen refuse to reveal the european banks involved.
商業人士拒絕透露參與其中的歐洲銀行。
A tempting answer is that the state should refuse to help.
一個不錯的選擇是國家不應該伸出援手。