好词典

attributes

UK //əˈtrɪbjuːts//US //əˈtrɪbjuːts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'attributus',意为‘分配’或‘归因’,由 'ad-'(向)和 'tribuere'(给予)组成。

noun

❶ 指某人或某物具有的品质、特征或特性,通常用于描述其本质或特点。

“Her kindness is one of her best attributes.”

(她的善良是她最好的品质之一。)

“The car's main attributes are speed and comfort.”

(这辆车的主要特点是速度快且舒适。)

同义词:characteristics, qualities, features

verb

❶ 将某事归因于某人或某物,认为是其导致的结果或原因。

“She attributes her success to hard work and perseverance.”

(她将自己的成功归功于努力和坚持。)

“The scientist attributes the discovery to years of research.”

(科学家将这一发现归因于多年的研究。)

同义词:ascribe, credit, assign

常见短语

attribute to — 将某事归因于某人或某物,通常用于解释原因或来源。

“He attributes his success to his parents' support.”

(他将自己的成功归功于父母的支持。)