英语外刊上的一个长句子分析,InBritainBrianCox,aformerpopstarwhosemusichelpedpropelTonyBlairtopowerhasbecomethefrontmanforphysics,whichrecentlyregaineditsstatusasapopularsubjectinBritishclassrooms,aneffect

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英语外刊上的一个长句子分析,
In Britain Brian Cox,a former pop star whose music helped propel Tony Blair to power has become the front man for physics,which recently regained its status as a popular subject in British classrooms,an effect many attribute to Mr Cox’s astonishing appeal.
句中的 attribute to是怎么回事啊?attribute是作的动词吗?如果是,那整个句子不是就有两个谓语（has become & attribute）了吗?该怎么解释这个呢……
希望也能试着翻译一下这个句子，

Answer 1

翻译 ：
英国布莱恩考克斯,之前是一个流行音乐明星,他的音乐曾推动布莱尔夺取大权,现在变成了体育先驱.最近,他卸去了英国教育界的荣誉地位,很多人认为原因是他个人的惊人的魅力.
attribute to是many 的谓语部分.many 这里是代词,many people的意思.many attribute to Mr Cox’s astonishing appeal是做effect的定语.
整个句子的主语是Brian Cox,谓语部分has become the front man for physics.