allocation
noun uk/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
C2 [ U ]分配;分派;拨给，划拨
the process of giving someone their part of a total amount of something to use in a particular way
the allocation of resources/funds/time 资源/资金/时间的分配
Allocation of the grants was handled by a charity that provides support and advocacy for disabled children. 经费分配由一个为残疾儿童提供支持并为他们的利益奔走呼号的慈善机构负责。
C2 [ C ]分配物;划拨款项
the part of a total amount of something that someone is given to use in a particular way
The university is offering moving allocations to anyone who is being displaced from properties it acquires. 大学对所有需要搬家的雇员提供搬家补助。
Higher budgetary allocations for education mean more teachers can be hired and classes can be smaller. 教育预算拨款的提高意味着可以雇用更多的教师，而且班级规模也可以缩小。
See: allocate
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- Initially the problem was in the allocation of seats on the flight.
- There needs to be more efficient allocation of financial resources.
- Board members disagree over the budget allocations.
- The government has made supplementary allocations to food and fuel subsidies.