allocate
allocate
al∙lo∙cate / ˈæləˌket ; ˈæləkeɪt /
◙verb [T]
1. to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made
• 分配，配给:
»allocate sth to sb / sth
»the importance ofallocating resourcesto local communities
将资源分配给地方社区的重要性
»You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
你应当给每个问题分配相同的时间。
»allocate sth for sth
»One million dollars was allocated for disaster relief，
拨出一百万美元用于救灾。
»allocate sb / sth sth
»Several patients were waiting to be allocated a bed.
几位病人在等着分配床位。
