ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT
on the grounds that
以……为理由;理由是……

GET TO KNOW THE MEANING
读懂它,也学会这样说。
01以……为理由;理由是……
阅读表达精选(建议高阶,暂定):后接完整从句,常用于解释正式决定。
IN A SENTENCE
The coach canceled practice on the grounds that the field was too wet to use.
教练以场地太湿无法使用为由取消了训练。
The appeal was rejected on the grounds that it was late.
上诉因逾期而被驳回。
The permit was refused on the grounds that the planned entrance would create a traffic hazard.
许可证申请遭到拒绝,理由是拟建入口会造成交通隐患。
