| 释义 |
con·trib·ute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt, ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt/ vt. | vi. | phr.
❶ vt.
1. 捐(款等)；捐献，捐助
He contributed ＄50 to the charity every payday. 他每逢发薪日都捐50美元给慈善事业。
How much should I contribute towards the relief fund? 为筹集这笔救济金我该捐多少?
contribute food and clothing for the refugees 捐助食物和衣服给难民
2. 投(稿)，撰(稿)
contribute articles to newspapers 给报纸撰稿
3. 贡献，提供
The Song dynasty contributed three inventions to world civilization. 宋朝为世界文明作出了三大发明的贡献。
He did not contribute one idea to the discussion. 他在讨论中连一项意见也没提出。
❷ vi.
1. 捐款；出一份钱
Everybody contributed towards Jane's present when she left the office. 简离职时大家凑钱买礼物送给她。
The brother and sister contributed to their mother's support. 兄妹合力赡养母亲。
2. 投稿，撰稿
contribute to a magazine 给杂志撰稿
3. 作出贡献，提供建议(或知识等)，出一份力，起一份作用
She never contributes to the discussion. 她在讨论时从不发表意见。
[< L contribuere to collect < tribuere to grant, bestow < tribus tribe, 原义：divide among the tribes] phr. contribute to 有助于，促成；是…的部分原因 Air pollution contributes to respiratory diseases. 空气污染会引起呼吸道疾病。They contributed tactlessly to a general discontent. 他们很不策略地造成普遍的不满。 |