1、contribute
(为…)做贡献
The three sons also contribute to the family business.
这3个儿子也为家族事业做出了贡献
。I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world.
我相信我们每一个人都能够对世界的未来有所贡献
。捐献;捐助;援助
The US is contributing 4 billion dollars in loans, credits and grants.
美国将提供40亿美元的信贷和赠款
。They say they would like to contribute more to charity, but money is tight this year.
他们说他们很想捐献更多的钱支持慈善事业,但是今年的钱非常紧张
。促成;促使;是导致…的原因之一
The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy.
报告说两艘船存在的设计缺陷也促成了这场悲剧的发生
。Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor.
来自人的和机械方面的压力可能也是一个因素
。2、collision
碰撞;相撞
They were on their way to the Shropshire Union Canal when their van was involved in a collision with a car.
在去往什罗普郡联盟运河的路上,他们的小货车与一辆小车相撞
。I saw a head-on collision between two aeroplanes.
我看见两架飞机迎面相撞
。(不同文化或思想的)碰撞,冲突,抵触
It's the collision of disparate ideas that alters one's perspective.
是迥然不同的观点之间的碰撞改变了人们的看法
。The play represents the collision of three generations.
这部戏表现了三代人之间的矛盾冲突
。