What is the reason for the delay?
延误的原因是什么？
Choose the best synonym for the word “reason”:
D — cause. “reason” means n. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
The main ______ she was late was that the old bus had broken down.
A — reason. “reason” means n. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
reason — n. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. In Chinese: 原因，理由.
reason is pronounced /ˈriːzən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: rea · son.
What is the reason for the delay? (延误的原因是什么？)
cause, motive, explanation — all close in meaning to reason (n. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event).
Yes. reason appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.