B2 因为…；由于…
because of something
Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales. 由于最近销售量滑坡，利润下降了。
As a result of the accident, he suffered permanent brain damage.
In future, extreme weather events are likely to be worse and more frequent as a result of climate change.
She died last week as a result of complications from Parkinson's disease.
It was suspected that the building had collapsed as a result of structural failure.
See also: result noun (EFFECT)