hence近義詞是 therefore
例句
1、
We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.
我們懷疑他們在企圖隱瞞什麼事,因此有必要進行獨立調查。
2、
Everyone wanted to bowl, hence everyone wanted to open a bowling alley.
大家都想玩保齡球,因此大家都想開保齡球館。
3、
The true consequences will only be known several years hence.
真正的後果只有在幾年之後才能知道。