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{{Basic Grammar|鉴于|C1|鉴于 + observation, conclusion/suggestion|<em>鉴于</em> 是 紧急 情况，我们 应该 尽快 做出 决定。|grammar point|ASGC1BI5}} | {{Basic Grammar|鉴于|C1|鉴于 + observation, conclusion/suggestion|<em>鉴于</em> 是 紧急 情况，我们 应该 尽快 做出 决定。|grammar point|ASGC1BI5}} | ||
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鉴于 (jiànyú) is a preposition that expresses that a certain situation has gone through previous thought and consideration. 鉴于 can be thought of as "in light of," "in view of," "seeing that," etc.
Structure
鉴于 is used the same way as "in regards to." Just put it in the beginning of your sentence. This grammar structure is used in written or formal contexts.
鉴于 + observation, conclusion/suggestion
Examples
- 鉴于 是 紧急 情况，我们 应该 尽快 做出 决定。
- 鉴于 我 儿子 的 成绩 不 太 好，所以 我 让 他 去 补习班。
- 鉴于 上周 的 恐怖 袭击 事件，当地 政府 采取 了 特殊 的 安保 措施。
