词组释义 due to 由于，因为，归因于……
10 the driver was sent to the hospital after the traffic accident.
在交通事故后，司机被送入了医院。
类似表达
the driver was taken to the hospital after the crackup. / the driver was sent to the hospital after the crackup.
11 when did the traffic accident take place?
这场交通事故是什么时候发生的？
类似表达
when did the traffic accident happen? / when did the traffic accident occur?
12 his car was damaged in the traffic accident.
他的车在这次交通事故中被撞毁了。
单词释义 damage [?d?m?d?] vt. vi. 损害，毁坏 n. 损害，损毁，赔偿金
13 that traffic accident led to a series of events.
那场交通事故引起了一连串的事件。
语法提要
led是动词lead的过去式和过去分词，其过去式和过去分词的变化属于不规则变化，应另加注意。a series of 是固定短语，表示“一连串的，一系列的”。
14 the dense fog and haze brought about the accident.
严重的雾霾导致了这次交通事故。
类似表达
the dense fog and haze caused the accident. / the dense fog and haze was responsible for the accident.
15 the driver exceeded the speed limit.
司机超速驾驶了。
单词释义 exceed [?k?s?:d] vt. 超过，胜过，越过……的界限 vi. 突出，领先
16 the accident was caused by fatigue driving.
司机的疲劳驾驶导致了这场交通事故。
类似表达
the accident took place due to fatigue driving. / fatigue driving contributed to the accident. / fatigue driving made the accident happen.
17 the driver disobeyed traffic rules.
司机违反了交通规则。
类似表达
the driver didn't follow traffic regulation. / the driver violated traffic rules.
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