213 devote…to和contribute to
① devote oneself to sth./doing sth.表示“献身于,致力于”。
She devoted herself to music. 她专心研究音乐。
He devoted himself to helping the poor. 他致力于帮助穷人。
② devote sth. to sth./doing sth.表示“把……用于,把……贡献给”。
He devoted all his time to the study of physics. 他把全部时间都用于研究物理。
He devoted his life to studying English grammar. 他一生致力于研究英语语法。
③ contribute to sth.意为“为某事出一份力,为某事捐款,有助于”。
All the students in the school contributed to the building of the bridge. 这所学校所有的学生都为建造这座桥捐了款。
The heavy snow in winter contributes to the growth of wheat. 冬天的大雪有助于小麦的生长。