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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary con·trib·ute \\kən-ˈtri-byət, -(ˌ)byüt also & especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət; chiefly Brit also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt\\ verb (-ut·ed ; -ut·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere,from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute DATE 1530 transitive verb 1. to give or supply in common with others contribute money to a cause 2. to supply (as an article) for a publication intransitive verb 1. a. to give a part to a common fund or store contribute to a fund-raising campaign b. to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result many players have contributed to the team's success 2. to submit articles to a publication • con·trib·u·tor \\-byə-tər, -bə-, -ˌbyü-\\ noun English Etymology contribute contribute (v.) 1530, from L. contribut-, pp. stem of contribuere "to bring together, add, contribute" (see contribution). Fig. sense is from 1630s. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ contribute con·trib·ute / kEn5tribju:t; BrE also 5kCntribju:t / verb1. ~ (sth) (to / towards sth) to give sth, especially money or goods, to help sb / sth 捐献,捐赠(尤指款或物)；捐助: ▪ [VN] We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. 我们向地震基金捐赠了 5 000 英镑。 ▪ [V] Would you like to contribute to our collection? 你愿意给我们的募捐捐款吗？ Do you wish to contribute? 你想捐助吗？ 2. [V] ~ (to sth) to be six of the causes of sth 是…的原因之一: Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. 据说医务人员的玩忽职守是她死亡的原因之一。 Human error may have been a contributing factor. 人为的失误可能是一个起作用的因素。 3. ~ (sth) to sth to increase, improve or add to sth 增加；增进；添加(到某物): ▪ [V] Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. 移民在许多方面都对英国文化有所贡献。 ▪ [VN] This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. 此书对我们了解这门学科无所助益。 4. ~ (sth) (to sth) to write things for a newspaper, magazine, or a radio or television programme; to speak during a meeting or conversation, especially to give your opinion (为报纸、杂志、电台或电视节目)撰稿,投稿；(在会议或会谈期间)讲话,(尤指)发表意见: ▪ [VN] She contributed a number of articles to the magazine. 她给这家杂志撰写了一些稿件。 ▪ [V] He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. 他定期给《新科学家》杂志投稿。 We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. 我们希望大家都能参与讨论。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English
contribute verb 1 give
ADV. enormously, generously, greatly, handsomely, heavily, substantially His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease. Many people contributed generously to the appeal. | equally a situation where husband and wife contribute equally to the family budget | fully | financially
VERB + CONTRIBUTE be asked to, be encouraged to
PREP. to I would like to contribute to the church restoration fund. | towards The company contributed £50,000 towards training costs.
PHRASES have little/a lot/much to contribute (to sth) He had very little to contribute to the conversation.
2 help cause sth
ADV. greatly, largely, significantly, substantially Parental involvement contributes significantly to children's learning. | effectively | further | actively, directly Unemployment contributes directly to homelessness. | indirectly | undoubtedly | unwittingly
PREP. to Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease.
3 write for a newspaper, etc.
ADV. regularly a talented photographer who contributed regularly to ‘The Face’
PREP. to Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the university magazine.
OLT contribute verb ⇨ give 5 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged con·trib·ute \kən.ˈtribyət, -i(ˌ)byüt, chiefly in substand speech -_bə̇t; usu -d.+V\verb (contributed \-yəd.ə̇d, -yətə̇d\ ; contributed \“\ ; contributing \-yəd.iŋ, -yətiŋ\ ; contributes \-yəts, -yüts\) Etymology: Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere to bring together, from com- + tribuere to grant, impart — more at tribute transitive verb 1. a. : to give or grant in common with others (as to a common fund or for a common purpose) : give (money or other aid) for a specified object < contribute $10 to the project > b. : to furnish or supply (as a share or part to the advance of a project or development) < primitive living conditions … have contributed a lot to the drift away from these Kimberley stations — F.J.R.Rodd > : add (as knowledge or effort) to a common interest or activity < these explorers contributed much to our knowledge of the Arctic > 2. : to supply (as an article) for a publication intransitive verb 1. obsolete : to pay tribute 2. : to give a part to a common fund or store : lend assistance or aid to a common purpose : have a share in any act or effect < they … contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom — Oliver Goldsmith > 3. : to write and submit articles to a publication < has written novels and contributed to magazines > |