in existence 存在的;现存的
②exist vi. 存在;生存;生活
①It's impossible to prove the existence of God.
无法证明上帝的存在。
②You heat this pot of water,and the steam will come into existence.
你加热这锅水,就会产生水蒸气。
③There is no evidence that life exists(exist) on other planets.
没有证据证明其他行星上有生命存在。
contribute to是......的原因;撰稿
(教材P73)Pollution from nearby cement factories has also contributed to the problem.
附近水泥厂产生的污染对此也难逃其咎。
①contribute to 有助于;对......做出贡献;投稿
②contribution n. 贡献
make a contribution/contributions to
对......做出贡献
①Smoking can contribute to lung cancer.
吸烟会导致肺癌。
②He has made contributions(contribute) to our firm.
他对我们公司做出了贡献。
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contribute联想记忆
recommend v.建议