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[əˈlɔtmənt]

n. 分配,配给

拆分: al-朝,向,接近 + lot份额 + -ment名词词尾                         

例:
When gasoline is scarce, rationing will assure that each driver gets his fair allotment. 汽油短缺时,配给制度可以保证每位驾驶员都享有公平的配额。