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单词 quota
释义
quota
(kw )
Word forms: quotas
1. countable noun
A quota is the limited number or quantity of something which is officially allowed.
The quota of four tickets per person had been reduced to two. [+ of]
Synonyms: share, allowance, ration, allocation  
2. countable noun [NOUN noun]
A quota is a fixed maximum or minimum proportion of people from a particular group who are allowed to do something, such as come and live in a country or work for the government.
The bill would force employers to adopt a quota system when recruiting workers.
[Also + of]
3. countable noun
Someone's quota of something is their expected or deserved share of it.
They have the usual quota of human weaknesses, no doubt. [+ of]
Collocations:
catch quota
Catch quotas are tradeable among fishing companies, creating a capital resource worth a total of about $5 billion that has been used as collateral for investments.
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Boats would be given bigger catch quotas in return, with supporters of the scheme arguing that the numbers of fish taken overall would still be less than at present.
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Due to concerns about overfishing, catch quotas were repeatedly reduced in the 1980s and 1990s.
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However, recruitment of the stock fell to a low level in 2006 and has been weak ever since, causing declining spawning stock and eventually triggering strong reductions in catch quotas.
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export quota
Low rates of inflation, modest wage increases and a quickly rising export quota made it possible to restore the economy and brought a modest prosperity.
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A target price was set, and export quotas allocated to each producer.
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He restarted his car company, coping with petrol rationing, material shortages and export quotas.
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The customs law set trade barriers to products produced in the country, and imposed high import tariffs on luxury goods, together with export quotas and tariffs on gold and silver.
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fish quota
It means fish quotas are allocated according to catch records from the 1970s.
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All fish caught would have to be taken back to port and would count against fish quotas.
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It has given both countries much to argue about, from fish quotas to bankers, even as they make the first concerted effort in a generation to strengthen bilateral ties.
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These data are then integrated into the regional agencys database used to monitor fish quotas.
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quota restriction
They were particularly on the lookout for false pricing and origin which could have affected the import duty and quota restrictions at that time.
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The reform included elimination of quota restrictions and reductions in the range and amounts of tariffs.
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The imported labour quota restrictions have also been challenging.
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In 1994, it succeeded in introducing quota restrictions and reductions in the range and amount of tariffs.
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strict quota
In place of a fishing free-for-all, there are strict quotas on what fish can be caught and where.
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Now, with strict quotas on overseas players, their reliance on developing from within appears admirable.
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In the absence of others, strict quotas could put an intolerable physical burden on him, preventing him from getting the kind of occasional rest that all fast bowlers require.
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Most of the planes take off and land during what are called the 'shoulder' periods of 11-11.30pm and 6-7am when there are no strict quotas.
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The scientists called for strict quotas on anchovy catchesto ensure penguins had enough.
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usual quota
Somehow there's time, too, for the usual quota of music.
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He sparkled at the university, as much socially as academically, and ran up the usual quota of debt for his father to settle.
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She converses easily with people of all ages, having been to literary parties, book launches and galleries in addition to the usual quota of movies, fairs and parks.
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They brought their usual quota of commitment, especially before the break.
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Translations:
Chinese: 配额
Japanese: 割当て
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