1.due to 因為,由于
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。
2.hope for 希望,希望得到
You remain passive and convince yourself that you have nothing to hope for.
你消極被動,使自己確信你沒有希冀的事。
Fraudsters always hope for a cure that will let them repay the money.
詐騙者總是盼望找到一個辦法,讓自己償還掉詐騙來的錢財。
3.ascribe to 把…歸于…;認為…屬于
Do not attribute to conspiracy what you can ascribe to cock-up.
不要把你可以歸結為一團糟的東西歸因于陰謀。
The unions say there have been two accidents in one year involving straddle carriers which they ascribe to a lack of proper training.
工會稱中國遠洋運輸公司一年中會發生兩起龍門起重機相關事故,他們會將此類事故歸因于缺乏合適的培訓。
4.at least 至少,最低限度
Read at least 30 books.
至少讀30本書。
At least august was quiet.
至少八月是安靜的。