Conduce



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• ( to) v.有助于; 有益于
• ［英］ ( to) v.有助于; 有益于 ( to contribute to)
• ［记］ con＋duce ( 引导) -> 引到 ( 好的一面) -> 有助于...
• ［同］ 同根词: induce ( 引诱) ; traduce ( v.诽谤)

Webster Collegiate

intransitive verb (conduced; conducing)

• Etymology: Middle English, to conduct, from Latin conducere to conduct, conduce, from com- + ducere to lead — more at tow
• Date: 1528
• to lead or tend to a particular and often desirable result ; contribute

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