I

см. тж. вносить вклад в; значительно ~; обострять; повышать; усиливать

• The advantages of computing technology could be multiplied many times if ...

II

см. тж. повышать

• The vortexes contribute significantly to the lift of the aircraft.

• Curves and fillets add strength.

• The formation of dust adds to the explosion hazard.

• The coating considerably extends (or prolongs) the life of these alloys.

• With binoculars, this range can be (greatly) extended.

• This magnifies (or enhances, or augments) the aerodynamic moment. Production could be stepped up (or increased, or raised) quickly.

• The high light intensities available from laser sources can contribute to the homogeneous line width.

• The increased speed of operation ups (жарг.) the production.

• The lense enlarges (or magnifies) the image two-fold.

• The figure is scaled up.

III

• This factor contributes to the confusion.