The conjunction 以致
We use the conjunction 以致 
to indicate a result or a consequence.
We usually use this conjunction in complex sentences and should state it at the beginning of the second clause.
to indicate a result or a consequence.
We usually use this conjunction in complex sentences and should state it at the beginning of the second clause.Scheme
cause
以致
effect
Examples
他睡过头了，以致错过了第一节课
He overslept, which caused him to miss his first class
tā shuìguòtóu le, yǐzhì cuòguò le dìyī jié kè
她出发晚了，以致没赶上火车
She left late and missed the train
tā chūfā wǎn le, yǐzhì méi gǎnshàng huǒchē
We also can use 以致 as a part of a construction with 由于 :
:Scheme
由于
cause
以致
effect
Examples
他由于学习不认真，以致考了最后一名
Since he did not study hard enough, he had the worst result
tā yóuyú xuéxí bù rènzhēn, yǐzhì kǎo le zuìhòu yì míng
由于缺乏规章制度，以致犯人受到剥削
Due to the lack of regulations, prisoners are being exploited
yóuyú quēfá guīzhāng zhìdù, yǐzhì fànrén shòudào bōxuè
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