mid-14c., from Old French distribution (13c.) and directly from Latin distributionem (nominative distributio) "a division, distribution," noun of action from past participle stem of distribuere "deal out in portions," from dis- "individually" + tribuere "assign, allot" (see tribute).
双语例句
1. The civil war is obstructing distribution of famine relief by aid agencies.
内战阻碍着救援机构对饥荒赈济物资的配给。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The distribution of passports has been a slow process.
颁发护照的过程非常缓慢。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The cocaine was ready for distribution.
那些可卡因已经准备好进行分销了。
来自柯林斯例句
4. the unfair distribution of wealth
财富分配不公
来自《权威词典》
5. a policy to equalize the distribution of resources throughout the country
