distribution

US [ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuʃ(ə)n]
UK [ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n]
  • n.分布;分配;分发;分销
  • Web配送;发行;配销
Plural Form:distributions  
Distribution
n.
1.
[u][c]
分配;分布the way that sth is shared or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people
the unfair distribution of wealth
财富分配不公
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。
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease.
他们研究了这种疾病的地域分布情况。
2.
[u]
分发;分送the act of giving or delivering sth to a number of people
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims
向遭受洪灾的难民分发食品和药物
He was arrested on drug distribution charges.
他被指犯传播毒品罪而遭逮捕。
3.
[u]
(商品)运销,经销,分销the system of transporting and delivering goods
distribution costs
经销成本
worldwide distribution systems
全球经销系统
marketing, sales and distribution
营销、销售和经销

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