单词 | redistribute |
释义 | redistributev. transitive. To distribute something again or differently, now frequently in order to achieve greater equality. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > giving > distributing or dealing out > distribute or deal out [verb (transitive)] > anew redistribute1611 1611 R. Cotgrave Dict. French & Eng. Tongues Redistribuer, to redistribute, or deale backe againe. 1750 J. Massie Ess. governing Causes Nat. Rate of Interest 31 It is impossible to re-distribute this Money. 1846 G. Grote Hist. Greece II. ii. vi. 503 He redistributed the whole territory belonging to Sparta. 1863 H. Fawcett Man. Polit. Econ. iii. viii. 406 The precious metals which are thus poured into England she again redistributes. 1907 Daily Chron. 12 Dec. 7/4 The gramophonist will redistribute the pearls of wisdom which have fallen from the lips of great Unionist statesmen to crowds of admiring villagers. 1953 O. Caroe Soviet Empire xi. 175 Land and water had been nationalized and, after taking a large share for the..state farms, redistributed in an arbitrary fashion. 1975 Hi-Fi Answers Feb. 76/2 It would be a good idea..to rewind each tape in your collection at least once in six months to redistribute the tape in the reel and minimise any print through effect. 2002 T. Lott Rumours of Hurricane (2003) iii. 81 Then the day will come when you get a nice little tickle, when the pool money is redistributed among the chapel members involved. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < v.1611 |
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