ration
/ˈræʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6551 in the learning path
配给量；定量口粮
Definitions
n. A fixed amount of food or supplies allowed to someone.
配给量；定量口粮
v. To limit how much of something each person can have.
定量供应；配给
Example
Each hiker packed a daily ration of nuts and dried fruit.
每位徒步者都装好了一天份的坚果和果干。
During prolonged droughts, local authorities may ration water to ensure that every household receives an adequate supply.
在长期干旱期间，地方当局可能会定量供水，以确保每户都能获得足够的水。
Collocations
- a daily ration
- food rations
- ration water
Word family
- rationing (n.)
Synonyms
- allocation
- allotment
Usage tip
作动词可用ration someone to，表示限量。
FAQ
- What does ration mean?
- A fixed amount of food or supplies allowed to someone. To limit how much of something each person can have.
- How is ration pronounced?
- UK /ˈræʃən/, US /ˈræʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
