1、forecast
預報;預測
a forecast of a 2.25 per cent growth in the economy.
經濟增長 2.25% 的預測
He delivered his election forecast.
他公布了自己對選舉的預測
。預測;預言
They forecast a humiliating defeat for the Prime Minister.
他們預言首相將遭遇慘敗
。He forecasts that average salary increases will remain around 4 per cent.
他預測平均工資增幅將保持在 4%左右
。2、contribute
(為…)做貢獻
The three sons also contribute to the family business.
這3個兒子也為家族事業做出了貢獻
。I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world.
我相信我們每一個人都能夠對世界的未來有所貢獻
。捐獻;捐助;援助
The US is contributing $4 billion in loans, credits and grants.
美國將提供40億美元的信貸和贈款
。They say they would like to contribute more to charity, but money is tight this year.
他們說他們很想捐獻更多的錢支持慈善事業,但是今年的錢非常緊張
。促成;促使;是導致…的原因之一
The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy.
報告說兩艘船存在的設計缺陷也促成了這場悲劇的發生
。Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor.
來自人的和機械方面的壓力可能也是一個因素
。