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tributary

/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/

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noun

支流，支脉。

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. "

这条小溪是那条主要河流的支流。

geography nature

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noun

朝贡国，藩属国

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. "

这个小王国是那个强大帝国的藩属国，每年都要向他们进贡黄金。

politics government nation state

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adjective

进贡的，纳贡的。

Related to the paying of tribute.

Examples :

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

这笔学生津贴相当于一笔进贡款项，用来帮助支付她的学费。

politics government royal history

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adjective

附属的，支流的.

Subordinate; inferior

Examples :

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

妹妹在家庭中的角色常常是附属的，主要支持哥哥的雄心壮志。

politics government state

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adjective

支流的，辅助的

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."

俄亥俄河有许多支流，而它本身也是密西西比河的一条支流。