because of 后面接名词动名词,或者主句、从句,because后面接主句,例如:I didn't buy it because it was too expensive. 我没有买是因为它太贵了。
because所引导的从句除用作原因状语外,还可用作表语。例如:It is because he loves you. 那是因为他爱你。
because of是复合介词,其后接名词、代词、动名词、what从句等。because of之后可接what 从句,但不能接that从句或没有引导词的句子。
例如:He didn't come because he was ill. 他因病未来。
Our plans fell through because of lack of money.
我们的`计划由于缺钱而落空了。
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds.
这个项目因缺乏资金已经撤销。
No new power stations have been built, principally because of the cost.
没有新建的发电站,主要是因为经费问题。
He was not a particularly good shot because of his eyesight.
他由于视力缘故并不是一个特别好的射手。