tributary
/ˈtrɪbjʊˌtəri/
American
- n. 支流, 属国
- adj. 支流的, 从属的
- Definition
- n. a river that flows into a larger one, or a tribute-paying state
- adj. flowing into a larger river, or 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。