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tributary

/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/

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noun

지류

A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

Examples :

"The small creek is a tributary of the main river. "

작은 시내는 본 강의 지류입니다.

geography nature

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noun

조공국, 속국

A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.

Examples :

"The small kingdom was a tributary to the powerful empire, sending them gold each year. "

작은 왕국은 강력한 제국에 조공국이었고, 매년 그들에게 금을 보냈다.

politics government nation state

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adjective

조공을 바치는

Related to the paying of tribute.

Examples :

"The student's allowance is a tributary payment to help cover her school expenses. "

학생의 용돈은 학비를 충당하기 위한 조공 지불입니다.

politics government royal history

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adjective

종속적인, 열등한

Subordinate; inferior

Examples :

"The younger sister's role in the family was often a tributary one, supporting her older brother's ambitions. "

어린 여동생의 가족 내 역할은 종종 열등한 역할이었고, 오빠의 야망을 지원했다.

politics government state

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adjective

지류의, 기여하는

Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.

Examples :

"The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."

오하이오 강에는 많은 지류가 있으며, 미시시피 강으로 흘러 들어갑니다.