归因于 (guī yīn yú) — to attribute (something) to (something else); to be attributed to
Definition
Formal verb meaning 'to attribute (a result, cause, or effect) to (something)' — often used in academic or analytical writing, e.g. 科学家把气候变化∼人类活动. Less common in casual speech than simpler verbs like 因为.
verb
to attribute (something) to (something else)to be attributed to
Examples
- 归因于。Tā bǎ chéng gōng guī yīn yú zì jǐ de nǔ lì.He attributes his success to his own efforts.
- 归因于。Zhè cì shì gù guī yīn yú guǎn lǐ bú dàng.This accident was attributed to improper management.
- 归因于。Kē xué jiā bǎ qì hòu biàn huà guī yīn yú rén lèi huó dòng.Scientists attribute climate change to human activities.
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