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单词 contributor
释义

contributor

/kənˈtrɪbjʊtə /
noun
1A person or thing that contributes something, in particular.
1.1A person who writes articles for a magazine or newspaper: he became a regular contributor to the magazine...
  • She has written 12 books, each concerned with how we create meaning, and is a frequent contributor to newspapers, magazines, television and radio.
  • She is the author of more than 30 novels, for adults, young adults and children, and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, both print and online, all over the world.
  • A farmer by choice, Kevin has also written a number of books and essays and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines in Northern Ireland.

Synonyms

writer, feature writer, columnist, correspondent, reporter, journalist, penman;
critic, reviewer;
freelancer, freelance
informal journo, pen-pusher, hack, hackette, scribbler
1.2A person who donates to a cause: Saudi Arabia was the biggest contributor of war costs...
  • It will likely cost more than any previous war, with few contributors.
  • Many thanks to all contributors for their support.
  • These proposals have more to do with rewarding campaign contributors and lobbying patrons than with economic stimulus.

Synonyms

donor, benefactor, benefactress, giver, subscriber;
supporter, backer, subsidizer, patron, sponsor;
philanthropist
informal angel
rare benefactrice, benefactrix, philanthrope
1.3A causal factor in the existence or occurrence of something: stress is a major contributor to most diseases...
  • Social factors are potent contributors to ill health.
  • Those social and demographic factors may be key contributors to potential crises in the future.
  • In addition, the book does not put much emphasis on ethnicity and culture as major contributors to disease.

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