contributing

• 指有助于促成或导致某一结果、在其中起作用的。

Describes something that helps to cause or bring about a result; playing a part in achieving something.

1. Playing a part in causing somethingB2formal

   Tending to bring about a result or being partly responsible for something.

   起作用的

   • Stress is a contributing factor to many health problems.
   • Poor diet was a contributing cause of his illness.
   • Several contributing elements led to the project's failure.

   同义词causalcausativeconducivecontributoryinstrumental

• 动词，表示提供金钱、时间、努力或想法等以帮助实现或促成某事；也表示对某事物有所助益或起到推动作用。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something (such as money, time, effort, or ideas) in order to help achieve or provide something.

1. Give something (money, time, effort)B1formal

   To give something, especially money or goods, to help a person or organization.

   贡献

   • She contributed $50 to the charity fund.
   • Many volunteers contributed their time to the project.
   • He contributed a significant amount to the research.

   同义词bestowchip indonategivegrantpledgeprovidesupply

   反义词keepretaintakewithhold

2. Be a factor or causeB2formal

   To be one of the causes of something; to play a part in bringing about a result.

   促成

   • Stress can contribute to health problems.
   • Poor diet contributed to his weight gain.
   • Several factors contributed to the company's success.

   同义词conducemake fortend

3. Write for publicationB2formal

   To write articles, stories, or other material for a newspaper, magazine, or website.

   投稿

   • She contributes a weekly column to the local newspaper.
   • He contributed several chapters to the textbook.
   • Many experts contribute to the online encyclopedia.

   同义词authorcomposepensubmitwrite