新编英语教程第二册unit11word文档(10)

II Dialogue I The Young on the Old Part 4 Words:

Physically adv.

①in a way that is connected with a person’s body rather than their mind：身体上的

Eg：I felt physically sick before the exam.大考前我身体不舒服。 ②according to the laws of nature or what is probable：依据自然规律；按自然法则；根本上

Eg：It’s physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. 根本不可能在本周末之前完成。

Contribute v.

①to give sth，especially money or goods，to help sb sth.捐献；捐赠

Eg：Would you like contribute to our collection？ 你愿意给我们的募捐捐款吗？

②contribute sth to sth：to increase，improve or add to sth.增加；增进；添加（到某物）

Eg：Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways.移民在许多方面都对英国文化有所贡献。