1、significant
数量相当大的;显著的
A small but significant number of 11-year-olds are illiterate.
数量不多但仍有相当一部分 11 岁孩子是文盲
。foods that offer a significant amount of protein.
富含蛋白质的食物
重要的;有意义的
Time would appear to be the significant factor in this whole drama.
时间似乎是整部剧中一个举足轻重的因素
。a very significant piece of legislation.
一条非常重要的法规
别有含义的;意味深远的
Mrs Bycraft gave Rose a significant glance.
拜克拉夫特夫人意味深长地瞥了罗丝一眼
。2、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
。