“make contribution” 的用法详解

在英语中，“contribution”（贡献）是一个常用名词，但其搭配动词时需注意语法规范。很多人会误说 “make contribution”，实际上更地道、更常见的表达是 make a contribution 或 make contributions。

1. 正确形式

• make a contribution (to something)：表示“对……做出一项贡献”
• make contributions (to something)：表示“多次或多方做出贡献”

2. 常见错误

❌ 错误：She made contribution to the project.
✅ 正确：She made a contribution to the project.

3. 实用例句

1. Many scientists have made significant contributions to medical research.
2. He made a generous contribution to the charity.
3. Your ideas made a valuable contribution to our discussion.
4. We encourage everyone to make a contribution toward a greener future.

4. 搭配介词

“Make a contribution” 后通常接介词 to，表示“对……的贡献”：
make a contribution to [noun/gerund]

5. 其他表达方式

除了 “make a contribution”，还可以使用以下替代表达：

• contribute to（动词）：She contributed to the success of the event.
• play a role in：He played an important role in the team’s victory.