ascribe v. 归因于;归咎于
【真题再现】Many great scientists ascribe their success to hard work.
许多科学家把他们的成功归因于勤奋工作。
【CET-6,2004.01,选择】
【联想记单词】词根词缀:a(一个)+scribe(抄书员)→抄书员职业的消失归因于印刷术的发明→ascribe 归因于
【活学活用】-You choke me!
-It should be ascribed to your swallowing!
-你噎住我了!
-那是因为你狼吞虎咽!
attribute v. 把......归于;归属 n. 属性,特质
【真题再现】Many people attribute obesity to increased portion sizes and inactivity,but that can't be everthing.
很多人将肥胖泛滥归咎于不断增加的食量和不做运动,但这并不是全部原因。
【CET-6,2010.06,完型】
【联想记单词】词根词缀:at(表加强)+tribute (给予)→一再给予→归因于,归咎
【活学活用】-Laziness is your main attribute!
-Not the bow??!
-懒惰是你最大的特质!
-不是蝴蝶结??!