Contribute Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

contribute

verb

快速理解

What does "Contribute" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Contribute"?

指為某事提供幫助、資源或想法,使其成功或發展。

  1. 1

    提供幫助或資源

    EN: to give money, help, or time to achieve something

    翻譯: 為達成某事而提供金錢、幫助或時間

  2. 2

    促成原因

    EN: to be one of the causes of something

    翻譯: 成為某事的促成原因之一

  3. 3

    分享想法或意見

    EN: to share ideas or opinions in a discussion

    翻譯: 在討論中分享想法或意見

  4. 4

    投稿

    EN: to write articles, stories, etc. for a publication

    翻譯: 為出版物撰寫文章、故事等

小提醒:注意:當表示「促成原因」時,後面常接 'to',例如 'contribute to the problem'。

發音(How to Pronounce "Contribute" in English

How to pronounce "Contribute" in English?"Contribute" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Contribute" from YouTube Videos

How teachers can help kids find their political voices | Sydney Chaffee

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Sometimes they're going to point out ways in which systems that we have created or in which we are complicit contribute to inequity.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Contribute"?How does "Contribute" change by context?

1. to give (money, time, or resources) to help achieve a common goal

捐贈,捐助(金錢、時間或資源以幫助達成共同目標)

Many people contributed to the charity fundraiser.

許多人為慈善募捐活動捐款。

He contributes a portion of his salary to his retirement fund every month.

他每個月都會把一部分薪水存入退休基金。

2. to help to cause or bring about (an event or situation)

促成,導致(某事件或情況)

Stress can contribute to health problems.

壓力可能導致健康問題。

Several factors contributed to the company's success.

好幾個因素促成了公司的成功。

3. to write articles, stories, or other material for a publication or project

投稿,撰寫(文章、故事等供出版物或專案使用)

She regularly contributes articles to a science magazine.

她定期向一本科學雜誌投稿。

He was invited to contribute a chapter to the textbook.

他受邀為這本教科書撰寫一個章節。

4. to add one's own ideas, effort, or participation to a group activity

貢獻(想法、努力或參與團體活動)

Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas during the brainstorming session.

我們鼓勵每個人在腦力激盪會議中貢獻想法。

Can you contribute to the discussion by sharing your experience?

你能分享你的經驗,為討論做出貢獻嗎?

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Contribute"?How to make natural sentences with "Contribute"?
PatternMeaningExample
contribute + to/toward + noun對…做出貢獻;促成…His research contributed to the development of the new vaccine. (他的研究對新疫苗的開發做出了貢獻。)
contribute + noun捐獻(金錢、物品等);提供(想法、文章等)She contributed a large sum to the charity. (她向慈善機構捐了一大筆錢。)
contribute + adverb (e.g., greatly, significantly)(以某種程度)貢獻Volunteers contributed significantly to the event's success. (志願者對活動的成功貢獻良多。)
contribute + to + V-ing有助於(做某事)Regular exercise contributes to maintaining good health. (規律運動有助於維持健康。)
be asked/expected to contribute被要求/被期望貢獻All members are expected to contribute ideas. (所有成員都被期望貢獻想法。)

用法說明

How is "Contribute" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Contribute"?

contribute to doing vs contribute to do

  • contribute to doing 是正確且常見的用法,表示「促成、導致某個已發生的狀態或結果」。這裡的 "to" 是介系詞,後面接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。
  • contribute to do 在標準英文中是錯誤的。因為 "contribute" 後接的 "to" 是介系詞,不是不定詞符號,所以不能直接接原形動詞。
  • 若要表達「貢獻以達成某個目的」,會使用其他結構,例如 "contribute in order to" 或 "help to"。

對比範例: EN: Stress can contribute to developing health problems. 翻譯: 壓力可能導致健康問題的產生。

EN:He contributed money to help build the new community center.

翻譯:他捐錢以幫助興建新的社區中心。

總結建議

使用 "contribute to + 名詞/V-ing" 來表示「促成某事」,避免使用 "contribute to + 原形動詞"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Contribute" and similar words?How to choose "Contribute" vs alternatives?

contribute vs donate

「contribute」泛指貢獻時間、金錢、想法等,範圍較廣;「donate」通常專指捐贈金錢或實物給慈善機構。

contribute vs provide

「contribute」強調作為一部分共同參與或促成結果;「provide」強調單方面供應或給予所需之物。

contribute vs participate

「contribute」強調帶來具體的貢獻(如資源、想法);「participate」僅強調參與行為本身。

口語用法

How is "Contribute" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Contribute"?

引述

在轉述他人意見或邀請對方參與時,常用來緩和語氣。 EN: So, what did you want to contribute to the discussion? 翻譯: 所以,你想對這次討論貢獻什麼想法呢?

EN:She said she'd contribute a dish to the potluck.

翻譯:她說她會帶一道菜來參加聚餐。

語氣強調

與「really」、「actually」等副詞連用,強調參與的意願或事實。 EN: I can actually contribute some useful data to your project. 翻譯: 我其實可以為你的專案貢獻一些有用的數據。

EN:We really need everyone to contribute their ideas here.

翻譯:我們真的需要每個人在這裡貢獻他們的想法。

停頓填充

在思考如何表達「貢獻」的具體內容時,用作說話中的填充詞。 EN: I'd like to contribute... maybe some of my design skills? 翻譯: 我想貢獻... 或許是我的一些設計技能?

EN:The way we can contribute is... well, by volunteering our time.

翻譯:我們能貢獻的方式是... 嗯,就是自願付出我們的時間。

正式書寫注意:在正式寫作中(如報告、論文),應避免使用上述口語中的停頓或過於隨意的引述句式,建議直接明確地陳述貢獻的內容與方式。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Contribute"?What fixed phrases with "Contribute" should I remember?

contribute to

contribute to something

對...做出貢獻;促成;導致

contribute significantly

contribute significantly (to)

做出重大貢獻;顯著地促成

contribute money

contribute money (to)

捐款;出資

contribute ideas

contribute ideas (to)

提供想法;貢獻點子

willing to contribute

be willing to contribute

願意貢獻;樂意出力

contribute towards

contribute towards something

為...出一份力;捐助(以達成某目標)

fail to contribute

fail to contribute

未能做出貢獻;沒有出力

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Contribute"?Which "Contribute" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He contributed for the charity.

He contributed to the charity.

「contribute」後面通常接介系詞「to」,表示「貢獻給...」,而不是「for」。

×She contributed a lot of money to buy new equipment.

She contributed a lot of money toward(s) new equipment.

當表示貢獻金錢「用於」購買某物時,常用「contribute ... toward(s) something」或「contribute ... to something」。原句語意不清,修正後更自然。

×His laziness contributed to fail the project.

His laziness contributed to the failure of the project.

「contribute to」後面應接名詞或動名詞(-ing形式),表示「導致...的發生」,不能直接接原形動詞。

×I want to contribute the society.

I want to contribute to society.

「contribute」作為不及物動詞時,表示「做出貢獻」,後面需接「to」。且「society」在此為抽象概念,通常不加冠詞。

×Can you contribute me some ideas?

Can you contribute some ideas? / Can you offer me some ideas?

「contribute」是「貢獻(想法、金錢等)給一個群體或計畫」,通常不接間接受詞(人)。若要表達「給我一些想法」,應用「offer」或直接說「contribute some ideas」(在對群體說話的語境中)。

×She contributed in writing the report.

She contributed to writing the report.

表示「在...方面做出貢獻」時,介系詞用「to」,而不是「in」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Contribute"?What are tense/participle forms of "Contribute"?
contributes(3rd_singular)contributing(present_participle)contributed(past)contributed(past_participle)
contribute 在英語中是什麼意思?