| 单词 | tributary |
| 释义 | tributary —tributarily, adv. /trib"yeuh ter'ee/, n. , pl. tributaries, adj. n. 1. a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water. 2. a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like. adj. 3. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream or other body of water. 4. furnishing subsidiary aid; contributory. 5. paying or required to pay tribute. 6. paid as tribute. 7. subject; subordinate: a tributary nation. [1325-75; ME (adj. and n.) < L tributarius of tribute, one who pays tribute. See TRIBUTE, -ARY] |
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