contribution
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/ · /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4226 in the learning path
贡献；促成作用
Definitions
n. Something done or provided to help achieve a shared result.
贡献；促成作用
n. Money or goods given to support a person or cause.
捐款；捐赠物
n. A piece of writing supplied for a publication.
投稿；稿件
Example
Your contribution helped us finish the garden before sunset.
有了你的帮助，我们在日落前完成了花园的整理工作。
Public libraries make a valuable contribution to lifelong learning by providing free access to information.
公共图书馆通过免费提供信息资源，为终身学习作出了宝贵贡献。
Collocations
- make a contribution to
- a significant contribution
- a voluntary contribution
Word family
- contribute (v.)
- contributor (n.)
- contributory (adj.)
Usage tip
常用make a contribution to；to后接名词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does contribution mean?
- Something done or provided to help achieve a shared result. Money or goods given to support a person or cause. A piece of writing supplied for a publication.
- How is contribution pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/, US /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
