“ascribe”在英语中的释义

verb

1. (transitive) To attribute (a cause or characteristic) to someone or something.

   • One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them.

2. (transitive) To attribute (a book, painting, or any other work of art or literature) to a writer or creator.

   • It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare.

3. (nonstandard, with to) To believe in or agree with; to subscribe.