attribute
v[Tn.pr]
~ sth to sb/sth regard sth as belonging to, caused by or produced by sb/sth 认为某事物属於某人[某事物]; 认为某事物由某人[某事物]引起或产生
This play is usually attributed to Shakespeare. 这个剧本通常认为是莎士比亚作的.
She attributes her success to hard work and a bit of luck. 她认为她的成功是由於勤奋加上一点儿运气而得来的.
attribute n
1 quality regarded as a natural or typical part of sb/sth 属性; 特质; 性质
Her greatest attribute was her kindness. 她最大的特点是为人厚道.
Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher. 当教师最重要的一个品性就是要有耐心.
2 object recognized as a symbol of a person or his position 人物或其职位的标志; 象徵
The sceptre is an attribute of kingly power. 节杖是国王权力的象徵.