contribute
UK [kən'trɪb.ju:t/ UK ['kɒn.trɪ.bju:t] US ['kɑ:n-] verb intransitive or transitive
ESSENTIAL
■to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people 贡献，奉献，捐献（尤指钱）•Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?你不打算凑一份钱给杰克买送别礼物吗？ •Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.要是你觉得有甚么要讲的就来开会吧。 •Her family have contributed £50,000 to the fund.她家给这项基金捐了五万英镑。 ■to write articles for a newspaper, magazine or book （给报纸、杂志或书）投稿，撰稿•She contributes to several magazines.她为好几家杂志撰稿。
UK [kən'trɪb.ju:t/ UK ['kɒn.trɪ.bju:t] US ['kɑ:n-] verb intransitive or transitive
Phrasal Verbs contribute to sth
■to help to cause an event or situation 促成；导致•Smoking contributed to his early death.吸烟导致他早逝。 |