3.seeing that，in that，considering that和now that引导的原因状语从句

Seeing that you live next door to Mrs．Blake，you ought to be able to recognize her．

既然你与布莱克夫人是隔壁邻居，你应该能够认出她。

I prefer his plan to yours，in that I think it is more practical．

我喜欢他的计划，而不喜欢你的计划，因为我认为他的计划更切实可行。

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in that还可以表示“在……方面”。(参见名词性从句)

These two areas are similar in that they both have a high rainfall during this season．

在这个季节降水量都很大，在这一方面这两个地区是很类似的。

Considering that he began learning English only a year ago，he speaks quite well．

考虑到(由于)他只是在一年前才开始学英语，他讲得很不错了。

Now that we are developing new technology at such a high pace，the true challenge is to find new ways of using it．(人教大纲版高二下第63页)

既然我们如此高速地发展着新技术，那么现在真正的挑战应是寻找使用新技术的新方法。

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在seeing that，considering that和now that引导的从句中that可以省略。

Now you mention it，I do remember the incident．

经你一提，我想起那件事了。

What are you going to do seeing(that)they won't agree?

他们不同意，你打算怎么办?

Considering he has just recovered from a bad cold，I decide not to take you along．

由于你感冒才好，我决定不带你去。