contrib

IPA/kˈɒntɹɪb/
IPA/kˈɑːntɹɪb/

contrib — abbreviation

1. a brief written label standing for 'contribution' or 'contributor', used in note

1.縮寫B2
釋義

a brief written label standing for 'contribution' or 'contributor', used in notes, file names, and online systems for either submitted material or the person who sent it

例句

The editor moved Mei's poem into the contrib folder for next month's issue.

contrib folder for submitted material

The note beside the essay said "contrib by Jason Lin" in small type.

contrib by + name for the contributor

同義詞
  • contribution

    the full form when the shorthand refers to the material that was sent in

  • contributor

    the full form when the shorthand refers to the person who provided the material

  • submission

    used for an item sent in for review or publication, not for the person

文法句型

contrib folder

contrib by + name

guest contrib

reader contrib

community contrib

用法筆記

Mostly seen as internal shorthand in writing, not as an everyday spoken word. The surrounding words usually show whether contrib means the material itself or the person who provided it.

常見錯誤

❌I met a contrib from the art club yesterday.
✅I met a contributor from the art club yesterday.
💡In general speech, use the full word 'contributor'; 'contrib' is mainly a written shorthand.
❌Please send your contrib by Friday' in a formal school notice.
✅Please send your contribution by Friday.
💡In formal notices, the full word is clearer and more natural.