英语说话力 375. On the grounds of ... 根据……／以……为理由

375. On the grounds of ... 根据……／以……为理由

The boss refused to adopt the plan on the grounds of its high cost.

老板拒绝采纳这个计划，原因是成本太高，

She didn't buy the computer on the grounds of its high price.

她没有买那台电脑原因是价钱太高。

He left ahead of time on the grounds of his illness.

他以生病为理由提早离开了。

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