1.because of 因为;由于
It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错 。
His business went under because of competition from the large corporations.
由于大公司的竞争,他的生意陷入了困境 。
2.seem to 似乎,好象
Some people seem to be always lucky.
有些人似乎从来都是幸运的 。
I seem to see someone going into my house.
我好像看见有人走进了我的家 。
3.break down 失败;毁掉
The bridge broke down in last earthquake.
那座桥在上次地震中坍塌了 。
Talks have broken down over the disputed territory.
对有争议的领土问题的谈判破裂了 。