mid-15c., from Middle French allocacion, from Medieval Latin allocationem (nominative allocatio), noun of action from past participle stem of allocare (see allocate).
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1. His sons quarrelled bitterly over the allocation of family resources.
他的儿子们为家产如何分配而吵得很凶。
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2. Town planning and land allocation had to be coordinated.
必须协调城市规划和土地分配之间的关系。
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3. The aid allocation for Pakistan was still under review.
拨给巴基斯坦的援助物资仍在审核当中。
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4. During rationing we had a sugar allocation.
定量配给时期,糖是限量配给的。
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5. the allocation of food to those who need it most