ascribe
/əˈskraɪb/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6316 in the learning path
把…归因于
Definitions
v. To consider something to be caused by a particular factor
把…归因于
v. To assign a quality, work, or statement to someone
认为…具有；认定出自
Example
I ascribe my better sleep to regular evening walks.
我认为睡眠改善得益于每晚定时散步。
Researchers should not ascribe differences in academic performance solely to individual effort without considering social circumstances.
研究人员不应在未考虑社会环境的情况下，将学业表现的差异完全归因于个人努力。
Collocations
- ascribe success to
- ascribe importance to
- ascribe a work to
Word family
- ascription (n.)
Synonyms
- attribute
Usage tip
固定结构ascribe A to B：把A归因于B。
FAQ
- What does ascribe mean?
- To consider something to be caused by a particular factor To assign a quality, work, or statement to someone
- How is ascribe pronounced?
- UK /əˈskraɪb/, US /əˈskraɪb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
