"attribute to" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 归因于
• 归咎于

Definition

表示或认为某人或某事是某个结果或情况的原因。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、学术语境，常以被动形式出现：'is attributed to'。常见搭配有 '成功归因于'、'失败被归咎于'。不要与 'contribute to' 混淆，后者只是部分促成。

Examples

His quick recovery was attributed to good medical care.

他的快速康复被**归因于**良好的医疗护理。

Many scientists attribute climate change to human activity.

许多科学家将气候变化**归因于**人类活动。

The mistake was attributed to a computer error.

这个错误被**归因于**计算机故障。

She always attributes her success to her family's support.

她总是把她的成功**归因于**家人的支持。

Can we really attribute this problem to bad luck?

我们真的可以把这个问题**归咎于**运气不好吗？

The invention of the telephone is usually attributed to Alexander Graham Bell.

电话的发明通常**归因于**亚历山大·格雷厄姆·贝尔。