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    US /ˌkɑ:ntrɪˈbju:ʃn/

    ・

    UK /ˌkɒntrɪˈbju:ʃn/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
    We appreciate your generous contribution to our charity fund
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Article published in magazine or newspaper
    Would you like to make a small contribution to our newspaper. Maybe an article or something?
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Regular payments to the government for a pension
    My monthly contribution to the pension scheme is 10% of my salary
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A factor that helps to cause or bring about a result.
    Hard work was a major contribution to his success.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Payments made towards social security or other benefit schemes.
    Employees pay social security contributions.

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    The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans

    04:05The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans
    • So we dumped in pension plans, we moved to our defined contribution plans, suddenly the company is more valuable because those liabilities disappear.

      So we dumped in pension plans, we moved to our defined contribution plans, suddenly the company is more valuable because those liabilities disappear.

    • We moved toward defined contribution plans.

      We moved toward defined contribution plans.

    B1

    The SOCIAL CLASS System... EXPLAINED | Easy English 191

    13:52The SOCIAL CLASS System... EXPLAINED | Easy English 191
    • Rather than class, much more important is how kind you are and what contribution you're making to society.

      Rather than class, much more important is how kind you are and what contribution you're making to society.

    • Rather than class, much more important is how kind you are and what contribution you're making to society.

      Rather than class, much more important is how kind you are and what contribution you're making to society.

    A2

    US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News

    17:41US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News
    • Stops these supplies it will be the best contribution to the cause of peace So Vladimir Putin presumably watching on With quite a lot of glee looking at what's been hot unfolding.

      Stops these supplies it will be the best contribution to the cause of peace So Vladimir Putin presumably watching on With quite a lot of glee looking at what's been hot unfolding.

    • We're just seeing lines coming into us from the Kremlin, from the Reuters news agency, one here saying if the US stops these supplies, it will be the best contribution to the cause of peace.

      We're just seeing lines coming into us from the Kremlin, from the Reuters news agency, one here saying if the US stops these supplies, it will be the best contribution to the cause of peace.

    B1

    US and Ukraine sign long-awaiting natural resources deal | BBC News

    11:15US and Ukraine sign long-awaiting natural resources deal | BBC News
    • So if this would be the real contribution, that definitely would amplify the security component of this agreement.

      So if this would be the real contribution, that definitely would amplify the security component of this agreement.

    • So if this would be the real contribution, that definitely would amplify the security component of this agreement.

      So if this would be the real contribution, that definitely would amplify the security component of this agreement.

    B1

    President Obama Makes Historic Speech to America's Students - English subtitles

    16:34President Obama Makes Historic Speech to America's Students  -  English subtitles
    • So today, I want to ask all of you, what's your contribution going to be?

      So today, I want to ask all of you, what's your contribution going to be?

    • So today, I want to ask all of you: What's your contribution going to be?

      So today, I want to ask all of you: What's your contribution going to be?

    A2

    Smart Commuting

    01:07Smart Commuting
    • With Wheelzus, Joe and Stuart enter their pickup and drop-off points, see the fare contribution,

      With Wheelzus, Joe and Stuart enter their pickup and drop-off points, see the fare contribution,

    • see the fare contribution, and select Jessica as their driver.

      see the fare contribution, and select Jessica as their driver.

    B1

    The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump

    37:56The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump
    • We're going to have corporations make a contribution greater than they are now to our country.

      We're going to have corporations make a contribution greater than they are now to our country.

    • make a contribution greater than they are now to our country.

      make a contribution greater than they are now to our country.

    B1

    Uniti - Electric car | Equity crowdfunding 2017

    08:19Uniti - Electric car | Equity crowdfunding 2017
    • the contribution that we want to make to that is to transform the vehicle platform to something that matches electric car technology a little better.

      the contribution that we want to make to that is to transform the vehicle platform to something that matches electric car technology a little better.

    • And the contribution that we want to make to that is to transform the vehicle platform

      And the contribution that we want to make to that is to transform the vehicle platform

    B1

    遺伝子の研究者だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    14:20遺伝子の研究者だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • There have been genome-wide association studies that have tried to figure out how much of the contribution to alcoholism comes from our genes.

      There have been genome-wide association studies that have tried to figure out how much of the contribution to alcoholism comes from our genes.

    • They've been genome-wide association studies that have tried to figure out how much of the contribution to alcoholism comes from our genes.

      They've been genome-wide association studies that have tried to figure out how much of the contribution to alcoholism comes from our genes.

    B2

    This Cookie is Fighting Malnutrition in Kenya

    03:33This Cookie is Fighting Malnutrition in Kenya
    • Like all the time I feel there's a problem, I usually go out and make sure, if I cannot solve it 100%, but at least there's my contribution in that.

      Like all the time I feel there's a problem, I usually go out and make sure, if I cannot solve it 100%, but at least there's my contribution in that.

    • but at least there's a, my contribution in that.

      but at least there's a, my contribution in that.

    B2