1520s, from Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere "to bring together, add, unite, collect, contribute" (see contribution). Figurative sense is from 1630s. Related: Contributed; contributing.
中文解释
1. 共同的给.
实用例句
1. Heat, cold, tactile and other sensations contribute to flavour.
热、冷、触觉和其他感觉构成了食物风味的一部分。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The lower strings contribute a splendid richness of sonority.
下弦能够产生雄壮浑厚的音响效果。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Key burbled about the wonderful people who contribute to tourism.
