C1 noun 격식체

apportion

/əˈpɔːr.ʃən/

To divide and assign something, such as resources, costs, or blame, into proportional shares or parts. It is typically used when a total amount must be distributed among several parties according to a specific plan or set of rules.

예시

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1

The roommates decided to apportion the utility bills based on the size of their respective bedrooms.

The roommates decided to apportion the utility bills based on the size of their respective bedrooms.

2

The judicial panel must apportion the responsibility for the environmental disaster among the three chemical firms.

The judicial panel must apportion the responsibility for the environmental disaster among the three chemical firms.

3

You shouldn't try to apportion all the blame to me when you were the one who lost the map.

You shouldn't try to apportion all the blame to me when you were the one who lost the map.

어휘 가족

명사
apportionment
Verb
apportion
형용사
apportionable
관련
portion
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암기 팁

Look at the word 'portion' inside 'apportion'. To apportion is to make sure everyone gets their fair 'portion' of a total.

빠른 퀴즈

The committee had to _______ the limited research grants among dozens of deserving applicants.

정답!

정답은: apportion

예시

1

The roommates decided to apportion the utility bills based on the size of their respective bedrooms.

everyday

The roommates decided to apportion the utility bills based on the size of their respective bedrooms.

2

The judicial panel must apportion the responsibility for the environmental disaster among the three chemical firms.

formal

The judicial panel must apportion the responsibility for the environmental disaster among the three chemical firms.

3

You shouldn't try to apportion all the blame to me when you were the one who lost the map.

informal

You shouldn't try to apportion all the blame to me when you were the one who lost the map.

4

Economists study how different regimes apportion national wealth to social welfare programs versus military spending.

academic

Economists study how different regimes apportion national wealth to social welfare programs versus military spending.

5

Our primary task this quarter is to apportion the marketing budget effectively across our international branches.

business

Our primary task this quarter is to apportion the marketing budget effectively across our international branches.

어휘 가족

명사
apportionment
Verb
apportion
형용사
apportionable
관련
portion

자주 쓰는 조합

apportion blame apportion blame
apportion resources apportion resources
apportion costs apportion costs
apportion responsibility apportion responsibility
apportion shares apportion shares

자주 쓰는 구문

equitably apportion

equitably apportion

apportion according to

apportion according to

reapportion seats

reapportion seats

자주 혼동되는 단어

apportion vs allocate

Allocate focuses on setting something aside for a specific purpose, whereas apportion focuses on the proportional division of a whole among parts.

apportion vs proportion

Proportion is usually a noun referring to a part-to-whole relationship, while apportion is the verb for the act of dividing it.

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사용 참고사항

Apportion is most frequently used in legal and political contexts, particularly regarding the distribution of legislative seats or the division of financial liabilities.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'apportion' for simple physical cutting (like 'apportioning bread'), but it should be reserved for more abstract or systematic distributions of assets or concepts like guilt.

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암기 팁

Look at the word 'portion' inside 'apportion'. To apportion is to make sure everyone gets their fair 'portion' of a total.

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어원

Derived from the Old French 'aporcionner', based on the Latin 'portionem' meaning 'a part or share'.

문법 패턴

transitive verb often used in passive voice (e.g., 'the funds were apportioned') usually followed by the preposition 'among' or 'between'
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문화적 맥락

In the United States, 'apportionment' is a specific constitutional process used to distribute the 435 seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on census data.

빠른 퀴즈

The committee had to _______ the limited research grants among dozens of deserving applicants.

정답!

정답은: apportion

관련 단어

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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