B2 noun 中性

distribution

/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/

Distribution refers to the act of sharing or giving out something among a number of recipients, or the way in which something is spread over an area or among a group. In statistics and science, it describes the frequency or arrangement of specific data points or characteristics within a population.

例句

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1

The distribution of flyers in the neighborhood took all morning.

The act of handing out papers to people in the local area was a long task.

2

The equitable distribution of resources remains a primary goal of the international committee.

Sharing materials fairly among everyone is the main objective of the group.

3

The distribution of the snacks was totally unfair; I only got one small bag!

The way the food was handed out was not equal at all.

词族

名词
distribution
Verb
distribute
副词
distributively
形容词
distributive
相关
distributor
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'dis-' in distribution as 'dispersing' or 'distance'—you are moving things away from a center to different places.

快速测验

The global __________ of the vaccine was a massive logistical challenge for the healthcare industry.

正确!

正确答案是: distribution

例句

1

The distribution of flyers in the neighborhood took all morning.

everyday

The act of handing out papers to people in the local area was a long task.

2

The equitable distribution of resources remains a primary goal of the international committee.

formal

Sharing materials fairly among everyone is the main objective of the group.

3

The distribution of the snacks was totally unfair; I only got one small bag!

informal

The way the food was handed out was not equal at all.

4

The study examines the geographical distribution of rare plant species across the rainforest.

academic

The research looks at where specific rare plants are located throughout the forest.

5

We need to optimize our distribution network to reduce shipping costs and delivery times.

business

We must improve our system for delivering products to save money and time.

词族

名词
distribution
Verb
distribute
副词
distributively
形容词
distributive
相关
distributor

常见搭配

income distribution how wealth is shared among a population
normal distribution a common bell-shaped curve in statistics
distribution channel the chain of businesses through which a product passes
mass distribution the act of giving something to a very large number of people
geographical distribution how something is spread over a specific physical area

常用短语

points of distribution

specific locations where goods are handed out to the public

widely distributed

spread out over a very large area or among many people

distribution of wealth

the comparison of the assets held by different groups in a society

容易混淆的词

distribution vs contribution

A contribution is something you give 'in' to a group, while distribution is something given 'out' from a source.

distribution vs disruption

Disruption is a disturbance that stops a process, whereas distribution is the process of spreading things out.

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使用说明

Use 'distribution' when talking about the process of moving goods (business) or the pattern of where things are found (science/statistics). It is often followed by the preposition 'of'.

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常见错误

Learners often confuse 'distribute' (the verb) with 'distribution' (the noun) or use 'distribution' when they actually mean 'contribution' (giving to a cause).

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'dis-' in distribution as 'dispersing' or 'distance'—you are moving things away from a center to different places.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'distributio', from the verb 'distribuere', meaning to divide up or assign to specific categories.

语法模式

countable or uncountable noun often follows 'the distribution of [noun]' plural form: distributions
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文化背景

In many English-speaking countries, 'wealth distribution' is a central topic in political debates regarding taxes and social services.

快速测验

The global __________ of the vaccine was a massive logistical challenge for the healthcare industry.

正确!

正确答案是: distribution

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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