because of
preposition uk/bɪˈkɒz ˌəv/ us/bɪˈkɑːz ˌəv/
B1 因为，由于
as a result of
The flight was delayed because of bad weather. 这个航班因恶劣天气延误了。
- More examples
- Classes have been cancelled today because of a staff meeting.
- Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.
- She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
- Many shops are doing badly because of the economic situation.
- He's been dropped from the team because of injury.