| 词组 | contribute to |
| 释义 | Phr V contribute to contributes, contributing, contributed contribute to sth to be one of the causes of an event or situationPollutants in the air contribute to a wide range of heart and lung diseases.Falling sales in the American market contributed to the company's collapse. contribute to/towards/toward sth to be one of the causes of something: Bill's drinking contributed to the end of his marriage to his first wife, Tammy Stone. The new drug, one of the company's most successful products, contributed to a 7% rise in profits this year. Scientists are trying to find ways of reducing our dependence on energy sources that contribute towards global warming. contribute to (something)1. To give or add something to something. Are you planning to contribute to the toy drive again this year? I think you should keep Eric because he really contributes a lot to our team. 2. To be a factor or catalyst for a particular occurrence or event. I'm sorry, I think sleep deprivation contributed to my outburst just then. What factors contributed to the start of the First World War? contribute to something1. to donate something to some cause. Please contribute to the fund for the needy. 2. to add to or exacerbate something. The dry weather contributed to the failure of the crops. |
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