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the way that something is spread or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people 分配；分布 - distribution of something
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. 他们研究了这种疾病的地域分布情况。 a more equitable distribution of wealth 更加公平的财富分配 an unequal/uneven income distribution 不平等/不均衡的收入分配 the age distribution of the general population 一般人口的年龄分布 - distribution (of something) + adv./prep.
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. 地图上标明了这一物种在全世界的分布情况。
Extra ExamplesAfter applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution. 抹过发乳后，从上到下梳理头发以将其抹匀。 How do we explain the uneven distribution of expressions borrowed from other languages? 如何解释借用其他语言的表达分布不均？ The relatively broad distribution within the Midwest suggests that the aphid may have been present for more than one year. 中西部相对广泛的分布表明蚜虫可能已经存在了一年多。 Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food. 动物群的形成可能与食物分布格局相对应。 Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river. 鱼群分布集中在每条河的某些区域。 Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease. 曾利用放射学方法来测定这种疾病的分布。 The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution. 发动机安装在中间，以使重量分布更均衡。 These birds have a wide geographical distribution. 这些鸟地理分布广泛。 a disparity in age distribution between groups 群体间年龄分布的差异 a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve 呈现出钟型频度曲线的正态分布 The frequency distribution of birthdates by month among these patients was not what we expected. 这些患者中出生日期按月的频率分布与我们预期的不一样。 The probability distribution curve shows the probability that the product will ship on such-and-such a date. 概率分布曲线显示了产品将在某某日期发货的概率。 an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases 显示最重要热带疾病分布的地图册 an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups 不同年龄段的人财富的均等分布 changes in the distribution of wealth and income 财富和收入分布的变化 data on wealth distribution among age groups 不同年龄组财富分布数据 the wider distribution of wealth throughout society 财富在整个社会的更广泛分布 people at the low end of the distribution curve of intelligence 处在智商分布曲线低端的人 the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe 青铜时代的文物在全欧洲的广泛分布 the distribution of resources across society 整个社会的资源分配 the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals 医疗预算在各医院的分配 the distribution of trees over the estate 整个庄园内的树木分布 the general distribution of earthquakes around the world 全世界地震的总体分布情况 the relative distribution of continents and oceans 大陆和海洋的相对分布 the social class distribution of the male population 男性人口的社会阶层分布 uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber 木材中化学成分的均匀分布
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- egalitarian
- equitable
- fair
- …
- achieve
- ensure
- analyse/analyze
- …
- pattern
- map
- curve
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- distribution across
- distribution among
- distribution between
- …
- a change in distribution
- distribution of something
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the act of giving or sharing something out among a number of people 分发；分送 - distribution of something
the distribution of food and medicines 食品和药品的分发 - distribution (of something) among somebody
the distribution of profit among the partners 合伙人之间的利润分配 - distribution (of something) among somebody
When are distributions likely to be made to creditors? 大概什么时候向债权人进行分配？ - for distribution (to/among somebody)
The food was packed up for distribution to outlying communities. 食品打好了包，以便运送到边远地区。
Extra Examplesto ensure the proper distribution of medical aid 确保医疗援助的适当配给 She had it printed for distribution among her friends. 她把它印出来分发给她的朋友。 These laws regulate the legal distribution of narcotic drugs in Canada. 这些法律规范麻醉药品在加拿大的合法销售。 His estate was to be divided up for distribution among his creditors. 他的财产将被分配给他的债权人。 to allow for the distribution of aid 要考虑到援助的配给 the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax 政府分发的解释新税的传单 The previously free distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy. 以前免费发放课本，现在只面向贫困学生。 food for distribution among the homeless 分发给无家可归者的食品 free colour leaflets for distribution overseas 向海外分发的免费彩色传单 Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution. 我们在目录中列出所有全面发行的书。 2 000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution. 已经印制了 2,000 份小册子供分发。 The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors. 期票用于向投资商支付款项。 The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free distribution. 文件中包含敏感信息，不适合随意散发。 These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine. 这些公司储备可按照董事决定进行分派。 Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. 电子媒体使信息传播的潜力达到了前所未有的规模。 email distribution lists 电子邮件分发清单 I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition. 我附了一份销售清单，这样你就可以知道谁有最后一版。 the creation of 1 500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme 作为土地分配方案的一部分，建立了1 500个小农场
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- free
- general
- selective
- …
- control
- handle
- organize
- …
- agreement
- arrangement
- deal
- …
- for distribution
- distribution among
- distribution between
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- a/the chain of distribution
- a channel of distribution
- distribution of something
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business 商业 the system of transporting and delivering a product （商品）运销，经销，分销 They have systems in place for marketing, sales and distribution. 他们有营销、销售和分销系统。 We focused on finding new distribution channels for our products. 我们专注于为我们的产品寻找新的分销渠道。 The company's distribution network includes more than 1 200 retail outlets. 该公司的分销网络包括1 200多家零售店。 production and distribution systems 生产和销售系统 a distribution centre/depot/warehouse 配送中心/仓库/仓库
Extra ExamplesTopics Businessb2The poor transport system means we have high distribution costs. 糟糕的运输系统意味着我们的配送成本很高。 There will be increased efficiency in production, distribution and purchasing. 生产、销售和采购效率将会提高。 He worked in the milk distribution business. 他从事乳产品分销生意。 European distribution is handled from our centre in the Netherlands. 在欧洲的分销是由我们设在荷兰的中心进行的。 the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods 品种繁多的商品的批发和零售 distribution through department stores 通过百货商店销售 We have many distribution channels for our software, including electronic distribution. 我们有许多渠道销售软件，包括电子销售。 We have a sales staff of more than 1 800 employees in 37 distribution centres. 我们在37个配送中心拥有1 800多名销售人员。 The movie got a worldwide distribution deal. 这部电影获得了全球发行权。 The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities. 公司想要在新的分销设施上投资。 The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base. 公司决定把贝尔法斯特作为销售基地。 The company has distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide. 公司在全世界 33 个国家有分销业务。 The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe. 公司将负责该产品在欧洲的销售。 Roads are used for local distribution of goods. 本地的货物配送通过公路进行。 Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement. 她的公司签署了非独家销售协议。 There are more firearms in the distribution pipeline than most people realize. 在售的军火比大多数人料想的要多。 There are savings to be made by bypassing retailers in the chain of distribution. 在分销链中绕过零售商可以省钱。 The internet is our distribution platform now. 现在因特网是我们的分销平台。 the electronic distribution of software to customers 面向用户的软件电子销售 The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US. 出版商已经签署协议，在美国独家发行这些书。 worldwide distribution systems 全球经销系统
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- free
- general
- selective
- …
- control
- handle
- organize
- …
- agreement
- arrangement
- deal
- …
- for distribution
- distribution among
- distribution between
- …
- a/the chain of distribution
- a channel of distribution
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin distributio(n-), from the verb distribuere, from dis- ‘apart’ + tribuere ‘assign’.