allocate
/ˈæləkeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6218 in the learning path
分配；拨出
Definitions
v. To assign resources to particular people, activities, or purposes.
分配；拨出
Example
We allocated one cupboard to all our baking equipment.
我们专门腾出了一个橱柜来放所有烘焙用具。
Local authorities should allocate more funding to public transport in areas with limited access to essential services.
地方政府应向基本服务不易获取的地区投入更多公共交通资金。
Collocations
- allocate resources
- allocate funds to
- allocate time for
Word family
- allocation (n.)
- reallocate (v.)
Synonyms
- assign
- allot
Usage tip
allocate sth to sb/sth表示将某物分配给某人或某项用途。
FAQ
- What does allocate mean?
- To assign resources to particular people, activities, or purposes.
- How is allocate pronounced?
- UK /ˈæləkeɪt/, US /ˈæləkeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
