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IELTS BNC: 1201 COCA: 1776

contribution

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
contribution /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/ noun
plural contributions
contribution
/ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
noun
plural contributions
Learner's definition of CONTRIBUTION
1 
[count] : something that is contributed献出物: such as
a  : something that is given to help a person, a cause, etc.捐款；捐助
b  : something that is done to cause something to happen贡献；促成作用
c  : a piece of writing that is published as part of a larger work (such as a magazine, newspaper, or book)（杂志、报纸或书的）稿件，文稿
2 
[count] : a regular payment that is made to an employer or government for something (such as health insurance or a pension)（给雇主或政府用作医疗保险或养老金等的）定期缴款
3 
[noncount] : the act of giving something : the act of contributing捐款；捐助；捐献
IELTS BNC: 1201 COCA: 1776

contribution

noun

con·​tri·​bu·​tion ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən How to pronounce contribution (audio)
plural contributions
1
: the act of contributing: such as
a
: the giving or supplying of something (such as money or time) as a part or share
They're collecting donations for contribution to the scholarship fund.
The hundreds of sweets were donated by members of the community in contribution to the center's midday Easter community meal, which will serve about 800 guests, said Phillip Wilson, weekend facility technician at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Brittany Penland
b
: the giving or supplying of something that plays a significant part in making something happen
Nurses are advised … to acknowledge each individual's right to choose … the level of contribution that they may want to make to decisions about their care. Beverley Bostock-Cox
2
: something that is contributed: such as
a
: something (such as money or time) that is given or supplied as a part or share
his $100 contribution to the cancer research fund
401(k) contributions
Give cash. Contributions of food and clothing do not have the immediate impact that money does because they take longer to distribute. Some relief organizations may not have the staff or infrastructure to do that job well. JDNews.com (Jacksonville, North Carolina)
During the 1930's, Dr. [William Henry] Sebrell made many important contributions to our knowledge of the anemias and the role of diet in cirrhosis of the liver. NIH.gov
She wants to make a positive contribution to society.
b
: something that plays a significant part in making something happen
her contribution to the team's victory
He [Zullfigar Ali Quershi] added that Pakistan would nonetheless attempt to limit its contribution to climate change problems as the country developed economically. Richard Monastersky
c
: something (such as an article) that is supplied for a publication
… the new magazine, though published mainly in English, will print French contributions in the original, with English abstracts. Quill and Quire
3
: a payment (such as a levy or tax) imposed by military, civil, or ecclesiastical authorities usually for a special or extraordinary purpose
contributive
kən-ˈtri-byə-tiv How to pronounce contribution (audio)
adjective
contributively adverb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

They thanked him for his contribution of time and money. He made an important contribution to the debate. As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city. a book of essays including contributions from several well-known political columnists The money was raised by voluntary contribution.
Recent Examples on the Web In the past, officials for the family have said the cost per person in Britain is small and is outweighed by the money the family brings in through tourism and its wider contribution to British society. Alistair Macdonald, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 One lineman in particular, sophomore Jason Owens, had to stand up in the postgame huddle for his contribution after coming off the bench. Matt Goul, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 Screen Legend, for his outstanding contribution to the Australian film industry. Katherine Tulich, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Even worse, all 10 companies discuss their contribution to the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The global tech industry recognizes our contribution to the protection of freedom and democracy throughout the world. Oleksandr Bornyakov, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 To pay its required contribution, the council first decided to sell Camp Geronimo, its primary summer camp. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Crist fired back at Fried during the debate in July, citing her contribution to Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, a friend of Fried’s from college. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Adams is excited to expand her contribution to visual journalism in an editorial role with The San Francisco Chronicle. Ash Adams, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see contribute

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of contribution was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 1201 COCA: 1776
contribution

noun¹

 1sth that helps cause/increase sth作用；貢獻ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONTRIBUTION | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤important, meaningful, significant重大的貢獻▸➤big, enormous, great, huge, major, strong, substantial巨大的貢獻；偉大貢獻；主要作用▸➤minor, modest, small微小貢獻；很小的作用▸➤invaluable, positive, useful, valuable寶貴的貢獻；積極的作用；有益的作用◇We like to think that we are making a positive contribution to society.我們往往認為自己在為社會作着積極的貢獻。➤distinguished, notable, outstanding, seminal, unique卓越的／顯著的／傑出的／開創性的／獨特的貢獻◇He was recognized for his unique contribution to the arts.他對藝術的獨特貢獻是公認的。➤individual, personal個人的貢獻◇Each of these writers has made an individual contribution to the discussion.這些作家在這場討論中個個都發了言。➤relative相比較而言的貢獻◇Researchers have argued over the relative contributions of nature and nurture to the human personality.遺傳與後天培養對人性格的作用孰大孰小，研究者看法不一。VERB + CONTRIBUTION➤make作出貢獻◇He made a major contribution to peace in the region.他對該地區的和平作出了重要貢獻。➤acknowledge, appreciate, recognize, value鳴謝／感激／認可／珍視貢獻◇The author acknowledges the contributions of scientist Charles Green.作者對科學家查爾斯・格林的貢獻表示感謝。PREPOSITION➤contribution to對⋯的貢獻◇a valuable contribution to science對科學有價值的貢獻
contribution

noun²

 2money given to help pay for sth捐款；繳款ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONTRIBUTION | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤generous, large慷慨的／大筆捐款▸➤small小額捐款➤annual, monthly每年的／每月的捐款➤charitable (especially NAmE) 慈善捐款▸➤voluntary自願的捐款◇We rely entirely on voluntary contributions.我們完全靠自願捐款。➤campaign (especially NAmE) 競選捐款➤insurance, pension保險金的／養老金的定期繳款◇employers' pension and health insurance contributions雇主定期繳納的養老金和醫療保險金➤tax-deductible可減免課稅的捐款VERB + CONTRIBUTION➤make, offer, pay捐獻；提供捐款➤ask for, solicit請求捐助PREPOSITION➤contribution to, contribution towards/toward對⋯的貢獻；對⋯的分擔◇Residents made a net contribution to public finances of $2.6 billion.居民們對公共財政的淨貢獻額為 26 億美元。◇We were asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the meal. (BrE) 我們被要求為飯費出一點兒錢。

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