The proximate cause of the shipping delay was a customs inspection at the port.

這次出貨延誤的直接原因是港口的海關檢查。

Investors want to know the proximate reason for the sudden drop in quarterly profits.

投資人想知道季度獲利突然下滑的直接原因。

We booked the hotel proximate to the convention center so attendees could walk there.

我們訂了最靠近會展中心的飯店,讓與會者可以步行前往。