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理由 — meaning in English

lǐ yóu

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English meaning

  • grounding noun Basic knowledge or training in a subject.
  • lot noun A large amount or number of something.
  • motive noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
  • reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

Senses

理由 is used for these senses in English:

  • grounding The background of embroidery, etc.
  • lot A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field.
  • reason An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

grounding — full definition

  1. noun Basic knowledge or training in a subject.
  2. noun An order preventing an aircraft from flying.
  3. noun The connection of an electrical device to the earth for safety.
  4. noun The act of punishing a child by keeping them at home.

lot — full definition

  1. noun A large amount or number of something.
  2. noun A specific piece of land, often marked out for building or parking.
  3. noun A single item, or group of items, sold together at an auction.
  4. noun One's fate or fortune, especially when it feels beyond one's control.

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