participate
UK/pɑː'tɪsɪpeɪt/US/pɑ:'tisipeit/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To take part or become actively involved in an activity or event
参与；参加
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedA hidden compound: part ('a share') + -cip- (from Latin capere, 'to take') + -ate (verb). To participate is literally 'to take a share' — you don't just watch, you grab a piece of the activity and make it yours.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsWhy It Means This
The buried Latin capere ('take') is what gives participate its force. Compared with attend (merely to be present), participate means you take an active share — you contribute, speak, act. The same 'take' hides in participant and participation.
Common Collocations
- 1.participate in参与……
- 2.actively participate积极参与
- 3.participate fully充分参与
- 4.encourage to participate鼓励参与
Example Sentences
- 1.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the discussion.
- 2.
Only a few students chose to participate in the contest.
- 3.
She actively participates in community volunteer work.