donate
/dəʊˈneɪt/ · /ˈdoʊneɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3231 in the learning path
捐赠；捐献
Definitions
v. To give money, goods, or blood to help others
捐赠；捐献
Example
We donate our spare blankets to the local shelter.
我们把多余的毯子捐给当地的收容所。
Businesses can reduce food waste by donating surplus products to charities that support vulnerable families.
企业可以把剩余食品捐给帮助困难家庭的慈善机构，以减少食物浪费。
Collocations
- donate money to charity
- donate blood
- donate organs
Word family
- donation (n.)
- donor (n.)
Synonyms
- contribute
Usage tip
用donate something to someone，不用双宾语。
FAQ
- What does donate mean?
- To give money, goods, or blood to help others
- How is donate pronounced?
- UK /dəʊˈneɪt/, US /ˈdoʊneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
