v. 引起(使 ... 发生)
adj. 偶然引起的
His queer behaviour occasioned a good deal of talk. 他的古怪行为引起众多的谈论。
Though this occasioned great mirth among the guests,aunt Harriet was horrified. 虽然此事在宾客间引起欢笑，哈丽特姑母却给吓着了。
