1.due to 因为,由于

Much of the shift is due to economic growth.
这种变化的大部分都是由于经济的增长。

Police say it's due to better policing.
警察说这是因为加强了治安。
2.hope for 希望，希望得到

You remain passive and convince yourself that you have nothing to hope for.
你消极被动，使自己确信你没有希冀的事。

Fraudsters always hope for a cure that will let them repay the money.
诈骗者总是盼望找到一个办法，让自己偿还掉诈骗来的钱财。

3.ascribe to 把…归于…；认为…属于

Do not attribute to conspiracy what you can ascribe to cock-up.
不要把你可以归结为一团糟的东西归因于阴谋。

The unions say there have been two accidents in one year involving straddle carriers which they ascribe to a lack of proper training.
工会称中国远洋运输公司一年中会发生两起龙门起重机相关事故，他们会将此类事故归因于缺乏合适的培训。

4.at least 至少,最低限度

Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

At least august was quiet.
至少八月是安静的。