词组 | attribute to |
释义 | Idiom attribute toattribute (something) to (someone) to say that someone else was responsible for creating something.Any quotation included in your writing has to be attributed to the person who originally wrote it. Usage notes: usually said about a piece of writing or an idea Phr V attribute to attributes, attributing, attributed attribute sth to sth slightly formal to believe or say that something is the result of something elseHe attributes his lack of self-confidence to a troubled childhood.She attributes her success to having a good team of people working for her. attribute sth to sb/sth slightly formal to believe that someone or something has a particular qualityI would never attribute such a lack of judgement to you. attribute sth to sb slightly formal to say that something was said, written, or created by a particular personusually passiveThe poem was originally attributed to a little-known Welsh author.Both statements were attributed to the minister in the press. attribute toTo cite as the source or reason for something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "attribute" and "to." I attribute my success to lots of hard work. That famous saying is usually, and incorrectly, attributed to Shakespeare. attribute something to someone or somethingto ascribe something to someone or something; to believe that someone or something is the source of something. We attribute our success to your good advice. I attribute all these ill-mannered memos to Andrew. |
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