理由

In the interview he gave some grounds for optimism.

他接受采访时阐述了持乐观态度的理由。

He kept waffling and finding excuses not to close the deal.

他一直举棋不定，找出种种理由不予成交。

My reasons were stated in writing and circulated to all committee members.

我提出的几个理由以书面形式呈现，在所有委员会成员中传阅。

His justification for the merger was just hot air.

他提出的合并理由只是空话连篇。

The doctors have set out their arguments against the proposals.

医生们已经陈述了他们反对这些提案的理由。

They had reason to believe there could be trouble.

他们有理由相信可能会遇到麻烦。

He sat there while I made the case for his dismissal.

他坐在那儿，听我陈述解雇他的理由。

Hollywood cameramen have good reason to blow their own trumpets.

好莱坞的摄影师们有足够的理由可以自我吹嘘。

Their water was turned off weeks ago without explanation.

他们的水在几周以前就毫无理由地被切断了。

A conservatory offers the perfect excuse to let your imagination run riot.

音乐学院让你有充分的理由任想象力自由驰骋。

The right decision was made, but probably for the wrong reasons.

作出的决定是正确的，但理由可能是错误的。

The case against is twofold: too risky and too expensive.

反对理由有两点：太冒险而且太昂贵。

The magistrates granted that the charity was justified in bringing the action.

地方法官承认该慈善机构有理由提起诉讼。

To me the only justification for a zoo is educational.

对我来说，动物园存在的唯一正当理由是其教育作用。

They could quarrel quite legitimately with some of my choices.

他们大有理由不同意我的一些选择。