单词 | ration |
释义 | ration n. & v. --n   1. a fixed official allowance of food, clothing, etc., in a time of shortage.   2. (foll. by of) a single portion of provisions, fuel, clothing, etc.   3. (usu. in pl.) a fixed daily allowance of food, esp. in the armed forces (and formerly of forage for animals).   4. (in pl.) provisions. --vtr.   1. limit (persons or provisions) to a fixed ration.   2. (usu. foll. by out) share out (food etc.) in fixed quantities. Phrases and idioms given out with the rations Mil. sl. awarded without regard to merit. ration book (or card) a document entitling the holder to a ration. Etymology: F f. It. razione or Sp. raci{oacute}n f. L ratio -onis reckoning, RATIO |
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