1.because of 因為;由于
It is mainly because of my fault.
這主要是由于我的過錯 。
His business went under because of competition from the large corporations.
由于大公司的競爭,他的生意陷入了困境 。
2.seem to 似乎,好象
Some people seem to be always lucky.
有些人似乎從來都是幸運的 。
I seem to see someone going into my house.
我好像看見有人走進了我的家 。
3.break down 失敗;毀掉
The bridge broke down in last earthquake.
那座橋在上次地震中坍塌了 。
Talks have broken down over the disputed territory.
對有爭議的領土問題的談判破裂了 。