dis-, 分开，散开。-tribute, 分配，词源同tribute, contribution. 即分配，分发。

1. We didn't understand how difficult it was to distribute a national paper.

我们不了解分销一份全国发行的报纸有多难。

2. Distribute the topping evenly over the fruit.

将配料均匀地撒在水果上。

3. Distribute these pamphlets among them before you leave, will you?

请你在离开之前把这些小册子发给他们好 吗 ?

4. Please distribute the examination papers round the class.

请把考卷发给全班同学.

5. Warner Communications Inc. has refused to distribute the picture in the United States.

华纳通信公司已拒绝在美国发行这部电影。