| 单词 | contribute |
| 释义 | contribute (kəntrɪbjuːt ) Word forms: contributes , contributing , contributed 1. verb B2 If you contribute to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful. The three sons also contribute to the family business. [VERB + to] I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world. [VERB to noun] He believes he has something to contribute to a discussion concerning the uprising. [VERB noun + to] 2. verb B2 To contribute money or resources to something means to give money or resources to help pay for something or to help achieve a particular purpose. The U.S. is contributing $4 billion in loans, credits and grants. [VERB noun] They say they would like to contribute more to charity, but money is tight this year. [V n to/towards n] NATO officials agreed to contribute troops and equipment to such an operation if the U.N. Security Council asked for it. [V n + to/towards] Synonyms: give, provide, supply, donate contributor (kəntrɪbjʊtəʳ )Word forms: contributors countable noun ...the largest net contributors to E.U. funds. [+ to] Synonyms: donor, supporter, patron, subscriber Synonyms: writer, correspondent, reporter, journalist 3. verb If something contributes to an event or situation, it is one of the causes of it. The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy. [VERB + to] Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor. [VERB-ing] 4. verb If you contribute to a magazine, newspaper, or book, you write things that are published in it. I was asked to contribute to a newspaper article making predictions for the new year. [VERB + to] He is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine. [VERB-ing] contributor countable noun He covers Central America and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker. [+ to] Synonyms: donor, supporter, patron, subscriber Synonyms: writer, correspondent, reporter, journalist Collocations: contribute directly Drivers may feel that cyclists should contribute directly; in fact the vast majority are drivers, too, and already do. Times, Sunday Times In line with the approach of other countries, there will be carefully defined exemptions for items that do not contribute directly or indirectly to the poaching of elephants. Times, Sunday Times There are a variety of causes that can contribute directly or indirectly to the extinction of a species or group of species. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These factors are not mutually exclusive with one another, and some may in fact contribute directly to others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The central direction and the angular width of the illuminating beam do not contribute directly to creating that fine resolution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They contribute enormously to the economy, both by paying tuition fees and by spending generously in the country itself. Times, Sunday Times These museums contribute enormously to the cultural life of this country as well as to the teaching, research and public engagement programmes of their own and other universities. Times, Sunday Times This kind of knowledge sharing can contribute enormously towards creating a positive culture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Color can contribute enormously to the usability of products as it assists in differentiating between different screen elements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their commentary contributes enormously to television viewers' enjoyment of the game. Times, Sunday Times In theory all the players contribute equally to the preparation. Times, Sunday Times Not every one of those problems can be handled at once, and not all of them contribute equally to the crisis. Christianity Today In love, you both contribute equally to keeping the relationship going - and it gets romantic. The Sun But international co-operation cannot mean that all countries contribute equally. Times, Sunday Times Grades attained in classes and at the exams both contribute equally to the final grade. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I want to contribute financially too. The Sun Tell them they must contribute financially and do their share of chores. The Sun He offered to contribute financially but his proposal was turned down. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was difficult to bear the fact that, despite her training, she was unable to contribute financially. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company offers employees opportunities to contribute financially or by supporting volunteer activity during paid company hours. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It will contribute funds to improving the market and could introduce a gym or a boutique hotel into the office building. Times, Sunday Times Developers are under increasing pressure either to increase the amount of affordable housing built within developments or to contribute funds to the council's own affordable housing programme. Times, Sunday Times Within hours of the event, a donation campaign was set up through which citizens could contribute funds by sending text messages to a special numbers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Countries contribute funds to a pool through a quota system from which countries with payment imbalances temporarily can borrow money and other resources. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This marked the first time that the tollway authority had required local municipalities to contribute funds for interchange construction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Often, however, they retain a substantial amount of accumulated wealth and can contribute generously out of that left-hand pocket-if they are asked. Christianity Today He never recovered his old fortune, but his position and respect in the community enabled him to contribute generously to the projects he sponsored. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And hard-pressed taxpayers in the private sector are already contributing generously to public sector pensions. The Sun A host of corporate backers also contributed generously, making this the most successful appeal since 2008. Times, Sunday Times He also contributed generously from his ample means to scientific, educational, and philanthropic institutions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The furniture you buy will contribute greatly to the overall design. Times, Sunday Times (2014) TM has contributed greatly to the interest in meditation in the West and making the practice accessible. Dictionary of Mind, Body and Spirit (1994) Such groups contributed greatly to the vitality of North Church. Christianity Today (2000) International sales have contributed greatly to that success, accounting for 40 per cent of overall sales. Times, Sunday Times (2013) These substances contribute greatly to the chemotaxonomy and characterization of the sponges belonging to this genus. 2011, 'Brominated Compounds from Marine Sponges of the Genus Aplysina and a Compilation of Their 13C NMR Spectral Data', Marine Drugs Lights and music are also controlled by the operator, which (as the name suggests) contribute heavily to the ride experience. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The fusion product nuclei are restricted to those only slightly heavier than the fusing nuclei; thus they do not contribute heavily to the natural abundances of the elements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Unlike many later works, to which researchers contributed heavily, this was written entirely by him. Times, Sunday Times Paving over gardens, of course, contributes heavily to flash flooding. Times, Sunday Times Health and safety issues have contributed heavily to the cost. Times, Sunday Times In reality, most young people lead trouble-free lives and many contribute positively to society. Times, Sunday Times I made a decision to seek out more accounts that can contribute positively to my life - that make me smile, that teach me things or support me. The Sun The contributions of these factors vary depending on the nature of the substituents and may either contribute positively or negatively to the energy barrier. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many individuals, who could contribute positively to development and democracy, are bound by the need to provide not only for themselves but their families. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead, he believes that the human condition (existing in a physical form) can contribute positively to achieving sanctification. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, they contribute regularly to the policy and academic debates on key security issues. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The local communities contribute regularly to this radio. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several stringers and part-time writers also contribute regularly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He would contribute regularly for the paper, often anonymously; he would also regularly speak at talks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More than sixty people worldwide contribute regularly to the project. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yet all will contribute substantially to your life, love and wellbeing. Times, Sunday Times Increasing local electricity generation could contribute substantially to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Times, Sunday Times This cnidarian hosts endosymbiotic algae called zooxanthellae that contribute substantially to primary productivity in the intertidal zone. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Individual members of the club did contribute substantially to the relief efforts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Burning of crude oil could also contribute substantially. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Overfishing may also contribute to the increase by removing species that prey on jellyfish or compete with them for food. Times, Sunday Times Benefit cuts outweighed improved job prospects to contribute to an increase in the risk of having too little income to meet the minimum needed for an acceptable standard of living. Times, Sunday Times People remaining seated or lying down for lengthy periods, along with leaving their belongings untouched, may contribute to an increase in bedbugs. Times, Sunday Times The increase in number of people attending high schools and colleges contribute to the increase in the supply of skilled labor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several factors can contribute to the increase in halftone dot area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Business investment also rebounded, rising 0.5 per cent in the second quarter, having fallen for the two previous quarters, and helping to contribute to growth in the economy. Times, Sunday Times Vesicle membranes contribute to growth of the cell membrane while their contents form new cell wall. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, it has a strong and significant indirect effects which contribute to growth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had protected spending that contributed to growth and investment, while enacting what he proudly called the biggest spending cut in history. Times, Sunday Times Net exports contributed to growth in the first half of last year, but have taken an age to do so. Times, Sunday Times The wounded will battle for all they are worth to contribute to society. Times, Sunday Times He has worked hard for success and has strong views about how people should contribute to society. The Sun There needs to be a more fundamental reform of the system to align it with how businesses create value and contribute to society. Times, Sunday Times All of us who possibly can want to contribute to society rather than be beholden to others for handouts. Times,Sunday Times Frankly, banks have done a very poor job of explaining how we contribute to society. Times, Sunday Times He said the incident contributed to the failure of his first marriage and the loss of his job and home. Times, Sunday Times I think it probable that disappointment contributed to the failure of his health, but it never made him other than his dear self to those who were close to him. Times, Sunday Times People have asked me if the fact that his academic credentials weren't nearly as good as mine contributed to the failure of the marriage. Times, Sunday Times Land deed problems also contributed to the failure of the resort since many parcels of land could not be legally traced to the supposed owners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Faulty design specifications and incomplete or substandard construction of levee segments contributed to the failure of the flood protection. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Containers produced a huge reduction in port handling costs, contributing significantly to lower freight charges and, in turn, boosting trade flows. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Television rights and official travel will also contribute significantly. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Business investment will contribute significantly to growth. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This contributed significantly to popular discontent. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995) The combination contributed significantly to their good health and longevity. The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) What if a donor contributes money to a church's building fund and the church later abandons its plans to construct a new facility? Christianity Today For example, a donor contributes $100 to her church, but in return receives a dinner worth $30. Christianity Today For example, a donor contributes a check in the amount of $1,000 and specifies that it be used for missions, or the building fund, or some other specific project. Christianity Today In energy transfer, only one donor contributes to the production of holes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The amount you should be saving includes any money that your employer contributes to your company pension. Times, Sunday Times As a 40% taxpayer, she also maximises her pension payments, paying in 7% of her salary, while her employer contributes 14%. Times, Sunday Times Therefore, their tax relief will be at risk if their employer contributes more than 20,000. Times, Sunday Times If your company offers a scheme and your employer contributes on your behalf, sign up immediately. Times, Sunday Times She now pays 3 per cent of her salary into a money-purchase plan and her employer contributes a further 4 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 捐献 Japanese: 寄付する |
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