ration; distribute in fixed amounts
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to ration; to distribute goods in fixed amounts; to allot for sale
formalCommonly used in the context of government-controlled distribution of essential goods during shortages, wartime, or in planned economies. Also functions as a noun meaning 'ration'.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
duì对
shēng生
huó活
bì必
xū需
pǐn品
shí实
xíng行
pèi配
jǐ给
zhì制
dù度
。
The government implemented a rationing system for daily necessities.
Zhàn战
shí时
liáng粮
shi食
hé和
rán燃
liào料
dōu都
shí实
xíng行
pèi配
jǐ给
。
During wartime, both grain and fuel were rationed.
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Zhè这
xiē些
wù物
zī资
jiāng将
pèi配
jǐ给
shòu受
zāi灾
zuì最
yán严
zhòng重
de的
dì地
qū区
。
These supplies will be rationed to the most severely disaster-stricken areas.