单词 | bread unit |
释义 | > as lemmasbread unit bread unit n. now historical (in the United Kingdom) a standard unit of quantity (see quot. 1946) used in the rationing of bread and other flour-based baked goods immediately after the Second World War (1939–45).Bread rationing was in place in the United Kingdom from 21 July 1946 to 24 July 1948. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > supply of food or provisions > rations > [noun] > ration of bread bread unit1946 1946 Lancet 6 July 29/2 The ration will be measured in bread units. A 1 lb. 12 oz. loaf will cost 4 bread units, 1 lb. of flour 3 bread units, and 1 lb. of flour confectionery 2 bread units. 2000 I. Zweiniger-Bargielowska Austerity in Brit. (2002) 134 Under bread rationing from 1946 to 1948, children 4-11 years were entitled to the normal adult ration of 9 bread units [per week]. < as lemmas |
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