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tributary
/ˈtrɪbjʊˌtəri/
American
- n. 支流
- n. 属国
- adj. 支流的
- adj. 从属的
- Definition
- n. a river that flows into a larger one
- n. a tribute-paying state
- adj. flowing into a larger river
- adj. subordinate and paying tribute
- Example
- The small tributary joins the main river a few miles south.
- 这条小支流在南边几英里处汇入主河道。
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