to lead to sth导致;致使
tensions that could lead to civil war会引发内战的紧张局势
What led to the final break-up?是什么导致最后的破裂?
He warned yesterday that a pay rise for teachers would lead to job cuts.他昨天警告说, 给教师们加薪会导致职位的裁减。
The conviction that led to the execution was flawed.据此执行死刑的判决存在瑕疵。