1. to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing
將…歸因於；把…歸咎於
She attributes her success to hard work and perseverance.
她將自己的成功歸因於努力和堅持不懈。
The coach attributed the team's loss to a lack of concentration.
教練將球隊的失利歸咎於注意力不集中。
Attribute Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
attribute
verb
快速理解
What does "Attribute" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Attribute"?
動詞 attribute 主要有兩個核心含義：將某事物歸因於某人或某物，以及認為某事物屬於特定來源或創作者。
- 1
歸因於
EN: to say that a quality, event, or achievement is caused by someone or something
翻譯: 將某種特質、事件或成就歸因於某人或某物
- 2
認為出自
EN: to believe that a work, quote, or object was created by a particular person or belongs to a particular period
翻譯: 認為某作品、引言或物品出自特定人物或屬於特定時期
小提醒：注意 attribute 作動詞時，發音重音在第二音節 /əˈtrɪbjuːt/，與名詞重音在第一音節 /ˈætrɪbjuːt/ 不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Attribute" in English）
How to pronounce "Attribute" in English?"Attribute" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Attribute" from YouTube Videos
Emily Oster: What do we really know about the spread of AIDS?
TED
“But since there are very few other diseases that kill people, we can really attribute that mortality to HIV.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Attribute"?How does "Attribute" change by context?
2. to regard a quality or feature as characteristic of or possessed by someone or something
認為…具有（某種特質）；把…視為…的特性
We tend to attribute patience and kindness to good teachers.
我們傾向於認為耐心和善良是好老師應具備的特質。
Historians attribute great strategic vision to the general.
歷史學家認為這位將軍具有卓越的戰略眼光。
3. to consider something as being caused, created, or belonging to a particular person or thing
認為…由…所為；認為…屬於
The painting was once attributed to Rembrandt, but is now considered a copy.
這幅畫曾被認為是林布蘭的作品，但現在被認為是仿作。
The quote is often attributed to Mark Twain, though there is no solid evidence.
這句引言常被認為出自馬克·吐溫，但並無確鑿證據。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Attribute"?How to make natural sentences with "Attribute"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| attribute + something + to + someone/something | 將…歸因於… | She attributes her success to hard work and perseverance. (她將自己的成功歸因於努力和堅持。) |
| be attributed to + someone/something | 被歸因於… | The discovery is attributed to a team of young scientists. (這項發現被歸因於一個年輕科學家團隊。) |
| attribute + a quality + to + someone/something | 將某種特質歸於… | Historians often attribute great wisdom to ancient leaders. (歷史學家常將極大的智慧歸於古代領袖。) |
用法說明
How is "Attribute" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Attribute"?
attribute to doing vs attribute to do
- attribute to doing 用於將某個結果、品質或行為歸因於一個已發生或習慣性的動作或狀態。這裡的 doing 是動名詞，指一個事實或事件。
- attribute to do 在標準英語中幾乎不使用，聽起來不自然。要表達「將某事歸因於去做某事的意圖或決定」，通常會使用其他結構，例如 attribute to the decision to do 或 attribute to one's willingness to do。
- 當談論將成功歸因於某個具體的、已完成的動作時，使用 attribute to doing。
- 在假設或未來語境中，若想表達「將某事歸因於『去做某事』這個未來動作」，應避免使用 attribute to do，而改用名詞化結構或從句。 EN: She attributes her success to working hard every day. 翻譯: 她將自己的成功歸因於每天努力工作。
EN:He attributes the team's failure to a lack of communication.
翻譯:他將團隊的失敗歸因於缺乏溝通。
總結建議
在表達「將A歸因於B」時，若B是一個動作，應使用「attribute A to doing」結構，避免使用「attribute A to do」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Attribute" and similar words?How to choose "Attribute" vs alternatives?
attribute vs ascribe
兩者皆可表示「歸因於」，但 'attribute' 更常用於中性或正面的特質歸因，而 'ascribe' 較正式且常與抽象概念、動機或原因連用。
attribute vs credit
'attribute' 指廣義的歸因（可好可壞），而 'credit' 專指將功勞、成功或正面結果歸於某人。
attribute vs assign
'attribute' 側重「歸因」原因或特質，而 'assign' 側重「分配」具體任務、角色或價值。
口語用法
How is "Attribute" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Attribute"?
引述
attribute 在口語中常用來引述他人的看法或歸因，而非表達自己的觀點。 EN: He attributes his success to luck, but I think it's hard work. 翻譯: 他把自己的成功歸因於運氣，但我認為是努力。
EN:She attributes the mistake to a lack of communication.
翻譯:她將這個錯誤歸因於溝通不足。
語氣強調
在口語中，attribute 常與特定副詞或片語連用，以強調歸因的確定性或來源。 EN: I would attribute that change directly to the new policy. 翻譯: 我會將那個改變直接歸因於新政策。
EN:You can't just attribute all your problems to your upbringing.
翻譯:你不能把你所有的問題都歸咎於你的成長背景。
停頓填充
在較長的解釋或思考過程中，attribute to... 的結構有時會被短暫停頓或填充詞打斷。 EN: The improvement... I'd attribute it to... well, better teamwork. 翻譯: 這個進步...我會把它歸因於...嗯，更好的團隊合作。
EN:If I had to attribute it to one thing, it would be... persistence.
翻譯:如果我必須把它歸因於一件事，那會是...堅持不懈。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作中（如學術論文、報告），應避免使用口語中的停頓或填充詞結構，並確保歸因的邏輯和證據清晰明確。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Attribute"?What fixed phrases with "Attribute" should I remember?
attribute to
attribute something to someone/something
將（某事）歸因於、歸功於或歸咎於（某人或某事物）
attribute causally
attribute something causally to something
將某事歸因於某個原因
attribute mistakenly
mistakenly attribute something to someone/something
錯誤地歸因於
attribute power/importance
attribute power/importance/significance to something
賦予（某事物）權力、重要性或意義
attribute human qualities
attribute human qualities/emotions to something
將人的特質或情感賦予（非人之物）
attribute failure/success
attribute one's failure/success to something
將自己的失敗或成功歸因於某事物
attribute a quote
attribute a quote/saying to someone
將引言或說法歸於某人
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Attribute"?Which "Attribute" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We should attribute the success to good teamwork.
✓We should attribute the success to good teamwork.
雖然句子本身正確，但學習者常混淆名詞與動詞的發音。此處錯誤在於將動詞 attribute /əˈtrɪbjuːt/ 誤讀成名詞 attribute /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/ 的發音。使用時需注意重音位置：動詞重音在第二音節，名詞在第一音節。
×She attributed her failure for bad luck.
✓She attributed her failure to bad luck.
動詞 attribute 固定搭配介系詞 'to'，表示『將...歸因於』，不可使用 for、as 或 with 等其他介系詞。
×The quote was attributed by Shakespeare.
✓The quote is attributed to Shakespeare.
在被動語態中，應使用 'is/are attributed to + 原因/人物'，表示『被認為是...所為/所致』，不可使用 'by' 來引導歸因的對象。
×He attributed a large sum of money to the charity.
✓He contributed a large sum of money to the charity.
混淆 'attribute' (歸因) 與 'contribute' (貢獻)。'Attribute' 指將結果或特質歸因於某個來源或原因；'contribute' 指提供資源、幫助或因素。
×They attributed to the weather the cancellation.
✓They attributed the cancellation to the weather.
動詞 attribute 的標準詞序為『attribute + 結果/事物 + to + 原因/來源』。不應將介系詞片語 'to...' 提前，導致詞序不自然或錯誤。
×She attributes to her experience.
✓She attributes her success to her experience.
動詞 attribute 是及物動詞，必須有受詞（即被歸因的『結果』或『特質』），不可單獨使用 'attribute to + 原因'。句子必須清楚說明『將什麼』歸因於某事物。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Attribute"?What are tense/participle forms of "Attribute"?
attributes(3rd_singular)attributing(present_participle)attributed(past)attributed(past_participle)