distribute
verb [ T ] uk/dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/ /ˈdɪs.trɪ.bjuːt/ us/dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/
B2 分发，散发;分配
to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something
The books will be distributed free to local schools. 这些书将免费发放给当地学校。
Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets/pamphlets (to the spectators). 数人因（向观众）散发宣扬种族主义的小册子而被捕。
The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China. 公司计划最终让产品行销中国各地。
Synonym: disseminate
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- A number of charities are coordinating their efforts to distribute food to the region.
- Their teacher distributed a review for the exam.
- Tons of internationally donated food was distributed to the starving peasants.
- She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.
- It's thought that the pornographic films are being distributed by an international vice ring.