real cause

language: ko

definitions

  1. The fundamental, underlying, or true reason for an event, situation, or phenomenon, often distinguished from superficial or apparent reasons.
    ko: 진짜 원인
  2. The genuine motive, intention, or driving force behind a person's actions or decisions.
    ko: 진짜 동기

examples

  1. The investigation revealed the real cause of the accident was mechanical failure.

    조사 결과 사고의 진짜 원인은 기계적 결함인 것으로 밝혀졌다.

  2. He pretended to help, but his real cause was personal gain.

    그는 돕는 척했지만, 그의 진짜 동기는 개인적 이득이었다.