| 单词 | contribution |
| 释义 | contribution contribution /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/ aep /ˌkɑːn-/ noun [C or U] ► B2 something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful: » All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated.» All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by 1 August.» This invention made a major contribution to road safety.» She didn't make much of a contribution (= she did not say much) at today's meeting, did she?Thesaurus+: ↑Helping and co-operatingWord partners for contribution• ♯make a contribution• a ♯big/♯enormous/♯great/♯massive contribution• an ♯important/♯major/♯positive/♯valuable contribution• a ♯genuine/♯individual/♯lasting/♯unique contribution• a contribution ♯to/♯towards sth• a contribution ♯from sbWord Builder:–Nouns: contribution, contributor–Verbs: contributeCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a big/enormous/great/large/massive/substantial contribution» Sally has made an enormous contribution to this project.-lu. a direct/important/major/significant contribution» It was an invention which had made a major contribution to road safety.-lu. an invaluable/meaningful/positive/useful/valuable contribution» Each volume contains valuable contributions by leading professionals.-lu. a genuine/lasting/outstanding contribution» Ronnie Barker has made an outstanding contribution to British comedy.-lu. an individual/unique contribution» Every member of the team makes their own unique contribution.-lu. main/primary/principal contribution» Provision of food was Florida's primary contribution to the war effort.-lu. a minor/modest/small contribution» You might think this is a small contribution but it makes all the difference.–Verbs-lu. make a contribution» Their discovery made a significant contribution to cancer research.–Prepositions-lu. contribution to/towards» In his lifetime he had made a major contribution to children's literature.-lu. contribution from» There were lively contributions from each member of the group.Collocations:–Types-lu. employee/employer/parent/parental contributions» November will see a rise in employer contributions.-lu. payroll/pension/insurance/tax contributions» The new government are proposing higher rate tax relief for all pension contributions.-lu. campaign /federal/financial/foreign/local/political/state contributions» Lottery contracts have included a ban on political contributions.-lu. charitable/memorial contributions» Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.–Adjectives-lu. illegal/individual/private/voluntary contributions» He had, by his own admission, accepted illegal contributions to his party's funds.-lu. additional/annual/monthly contributions» The charity receives £5000 in annual contributions.-lu. maximun/minimum contributions» This policy is more appropriate if you can't afford to make maximum contributions to two savings plans.–Verbs-lu. make/pay contributions» The amount you'll receive relates to the number of years you have paid contributions.-lu. accept/receive/solicit contributions» We're not allowed to accept contributions from unofficial sources.–Prepositions-lu. contributions for/to/towards» Do you want to make a contribution towards Ruth's leaving present?-lu. contributions from» Federal regulations prohibit contributions from corporations and unions.–Nouns-lu. contribution limit/record/scheme» The annual contribution limit has remained unchanged at $2000. • • • Extra Examples:» Would you like to make a contribution towards a present for Linda?» With your contribution, that makes a total of £45.» Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science.» He made a very generous contribution to our church restoration appeal.» Michael's contribution to the meal was to peel the potatoes.Common mistake: contribution! Warning: Choose the right verb!! Don't say 'give/have/do a contribution', say make a contribution:✗ She gave a useful contribution to the discussion.» She made a useful contribution to the discussion. |
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