单词 | quota |
释义 | quota (kwoʊtə ) 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. 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. Times, Sunday Times 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. Times, Sunday Times Due to concerns about overfishing, catch quotas were repeatedly reduced in the 1980s and 1990s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A target price was set, and export quotas allocated to each producer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He restarted his car company, coping with petrol rationing, material shortages and export quotas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 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. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It means fish quotas are allocated according to catch records from the 1970s. Times, Sunday Times All fish caught would have to be taken back to port and would count against fish quotas. Times, Sunday Times 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. Times, Sunday Times These data are then integrated into the regional agencys database used to monitor fish quotas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were particularly on the lookout for false pricing and origin which could have affected the import duty and quota restrictions at that time. Times, Sunday Times The reform included elimination of quota restrictions and reductions in the range and amounts of tariffs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The imported labour quota restrictions have also been challenging. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1994, it succeeded in introducing quota restrictions and reductions in the range and amount of tariffs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In place of a fishing free-for-all, there are strict quotas on what fish can be caught and where. Times, Sunday Times Now, with strict quotas on overseas players, their reliance on developing from within appears admirable. Times, Sunday Times 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. Times,Sunday Times 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. Times, Sunday Times The scientists called for strict quotas on anchovy catchesto ensure penguins had enough. Times, Sunday Times Somehow there's time, too, for the usual quota of music. Times,Sunday Times He sparkled at the university, as much socially as academically, and ran up the usual quota of debt for his father to settle. Times, Sunday Times 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. Times, Sunday Times They brought their usual quota of commitment, especially before the break. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 配额 Japanese: 割当て |
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