由于

They could not cross the river owing to the flood.

洪水，他们不能过河。

The paucity of fruit was caused by the drought.

水果缺乏是干旱造成的。

I am bounden to him for my success.

他的恩惠我才成功。

Flights were delayed on account of the bad weather.

天气不好，航班延误了。

My nose is bunged up with a cold.

感冒我的鼻子不通气。

Progress in the talks was blocked by the Government’s intransigence.

政府拒绝让步使会谈中断。

Disease caused by infestation of tissue with filariae.

肠内感染变形虫所引起。

His failure is largely due to timidity.

他的失败主要是小。

A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill.

公司欠账而收到了传票。

He was praised for his meritorious service.

他出色地工作而受到称赞。

The lateness of the ship was due to the storm.

船的晚点是风暴造成的。

Owing to lack of time, we cannot do more than what we have done.

时间不够，我们只能做到这样。

When he kept arriving late he got his marching orders.

老迟到，他被开除了。

At last they ceased working for lack of capital.

他们终缺乏资金而停工了。

Two members were booted out for failing to pay the money they owed.

两名会员没付欠款而被开除。

Because of the large crowd in the street the carriage was unable to pass.

上群众很多，车辆无法前进。

The murderer was sent to the gallows for his crimes.

谋杀犯罪大恶极被处以绞刑。

The error was due to carelessness pure and simple.

这个差错完全是粗心造成的。

He was dismissed for inattention to his duty.

他玩忽职守而被解职。

The failure is due to the inadequacy of preparations.

这次失败是准备不足造成的。