ration
UK/'ræʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A fixed allowance of food or supplies, especially in times of shortage.
定量，配给量，口粮。
v.
To limit the supply of something by giving out fixed amounts.
定量供应，限量分配。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin ratiō ('a reckoning, calculation') via French ration. A ration is a calculated, fixed share — food or fuel divided by arithmetic so each person gets a measured portion. As a verb, to ration is to hand out such fixed amounts. The 'calculate and allot' core is clear.
Root rat_reckon still carries 13 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.food ration食物配给
- 2.daily ration每日定量
- 3.emergency rations应急口粮
- 4.ration supplies限量配给物资
Example Sentences
- 1.
Soldiers were given a daily ration of bread and water.
- 2.
During the drought, the city had to ration water.