Tributary



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. / n.支流 ( 的) ; 进贡 ( 的)
• ［英］ adj. / n.支流 ( 的) ( ［of］a stream feeding a larger stream) ; 进贡 ( 的) ( a ruler or state that pays tribute to conqueror)
• ［记］ tribut ( 给予) +ary -> 给予的, 进贡的
• ［例］ a tributary stream ( 支流)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Date: 14th century
• 1. paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace ; subject
• 2. paid or owed as tribute <tributary gifts>
• 3. channeling material or supplies into something more inclusive ; contributory

II. noun (plural -taries)

• Date: 14th century
• 1. a ruler or state that pays tribute to a conqueror
• 2. a stream feeding a larger stream or a lake

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