contribution
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/ us/ˌkɑːn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
B2 贡献,奉献;捐款;捐助(物);投稿
something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful
All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated. 所有捐款,无论多少,我们都深表感谢。
All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by 1 August. 投给校刊的所有稿件截止到8月1日。
This invention made a major contribution to road safety. 这项发明对道路安全作出了卓越贡献。
She didn't make much of a contribution (= she did not say much) at today's meeting, did she? 她今天在会上没怎么发言,是不是?
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- Would you like to make a contribution towards a present for Linda?
- With your contribution, that makes a total of £45.
- Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science.
- He made a very generous contribution to our church restoration appeal.
- Michael's contribution to the meal was to peel the potatoes.