Wordiyotribut
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From Latin tribuere (to assign, allot, give — originally to distribute among the tribes). Attribute means to assign a quality to something; contribution is giving one's share; distribution is dividing among many; retribution is payback (giving back punishment); and tribute is a payment or gift of respect. Tributary — a stream that "gives" its water to a larger river.
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attribute
A quality belonging to something; to regard something as caused by someone; 属性，特质；归因于
contribution
Something given or done to help a cause or achieve a result
redistribution
The act of distributing something again or differently
retribution
Punishment given as revenge or just desert for a wrongdoing
tributary
A stream flowing into a larger river; flowing into or subordinate to something larger
tribute
An expression of respect or admiration; a payment made in submission
tributes
Expressions of respect or admiration; payments made in submission