contribute
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5083 in the learning path
贡献；捐助
Definitions
v. To give money, time, or effort towards a shared purpose
贡献；捐助
v. To help cause a particular result
促成；是原因之一
v. To write material for a publication or website
投稿；撰稿
Example
Everyone contributed a dish to our shared evening meal.
每个人都为我们的聚餐带来了一道菜。
Limited access to affordable housing can contribute to social inequality and force workers to accept longer commutes.
难以获得可负担住房可能加剧社会不平等，并迫使劳动者接受更长的通勤时间。
Collocations
- contribute to a discussion
- contribute to economic growth
- contribute funds
- contribute an article
Word family
- contribution (n.)
- contributor (n.)
- contributory (adj.)
Usage tip
contribute to中的to是介词，后接名词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does contribute mean?
- To give money, time, or effort towards a shared purpose To help cause a particular result To write material for a publication or website
- How is contribute pronounced?
- UK /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/, US /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
