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rations

/ˈræʃ.ənz/

Translations

rationnoun

rations

/ˈræʃ.ən/

паёк

Each soldier received a daily ration of food.

Каждый солдат получал ежедневный паёк.

норма

The family had to live on a strict ration of water during the drought.

Семья должна была жить на строгой норме воды во время засухи.

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rationverb

rations

rationed

Past Simple

rationed

Past Participle

rationing

Gerund

/ˈræʃ.ən/

нормировать

During the war, the government had to ration food supplies.

Во время войны правительству пришлось нормировать запасы продовольствия.

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rationnoun

A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.

During the war, each family received a weekly ration of sugar and flour.

A fixed portion of food or provisions, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage.

The soldiers were given their daily rations before heading out on the mission.

An allotted or habitual amount of something, especially something regarded as one's share.

I've had my ration of bad luck for one lifetime.

rationverb

To control the amount of something that people are allowed to have, especially when there is not enough of it.

During the war, the government had to ration food and fuel to ensure everyone received their fair share.

To distribute a fixed amount of a commodity or resource to individuals or groups.

The relief organization had to ration the water supplies to ensure they lasted until more could be delivered.