A1 noun 中性 #2,835 最常用

quota

/ˈkwoʊtə/

A quota is a fixed amount or number of something that is allowed, expected, or required. It often refers to a limit on imports or a target that someone must reach, such as in sales.

例句

3 / 5
1

I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.

I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.

2

The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.

The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.

3

I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.

I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.

词族

名词
quota
相关
allocation
💡

记忆技巧

Think of 'Quota' and 'Quantity'. They both start with 'Qu' and deal with how much of something there is.

快速测验

Each salesperson has a monthly ___ of twenty new contracts to sign.

正确!

正确答案是: quota

例句

1

I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.

everyday

I have already reached my quota of three cups of coffee for the day.

2

The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.

formal

The government has imposed a strict import quota on foreign steel to protect local industries.

3

I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.

informal

I've definitely hit my quota of bad luck this week.

4

Sociologists argue that gender quotas in parliament can lead to more balanced policy-making.

academic

Sociologists argue that gender quotas in parliament can lead to more balanced policy-making.

5

The sales department needs to meet its monthly quota by Friday afternoon.

business

The sales department needs to meet its monthly quota by Friday afternoon.

词族

名词
quota
相关
allocation

常见搭配

meet a quota meet a quota
fill a quota fill a quota
import quota import quota
production quota production quota
sales quota sales quota

常用短语

reach a quota

reach a quota

under the quota

under the quota

impose a quota

impose a quota

容易混淆的词

quota vs quote

A 'quote' is a citation or a price estimate, while a 'quota' is a fixed quantity or limit.

📝

使用说明

The word is commonly used in business to describe sales targets and in government to describe limits on trade or immigration. It can be used both for a maximum limit and a minimum required amount.

⚠️

常见错误

Learners often confuse 'quota' with 'quote'. Remember that 'quota' ends in 'a' and refers to a quantity.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of 'Quota' and 'Quantity'. They both start with 'Qu' and deal with how much of something there is.

📖

词源

From the Medieval Latin 'quota pars', meaning 'how large a part'.

语法模式

countable noun plural: quotas often follows verbs like 'meet', 'reach', or 'set'
🌍

文化背景

In many countries, 'gender quotas' are a debated political topic regarding the number of women in leadership roles.

快速测验

Each salesperson has a monthly ___ of twenty new contracts to sign.

正确!

正确答案是: quota

相关词

contraposable

C1

To subject a logical proposition to contraposition, which involves negating both the subject and the predicate and reversing their order. This operation is used in formal logic to derive a statement that is logically equivalent to the original conditional statement.

inplictude

C1

The quality or state of being implicit rather than expressly stated. It refers to the presence of underlying meanings, suggestions, or unspoken assumptions within a communication or situation.

intravincive

C1

Describing the internal forces, bonds, or links within a structure or group that promote cohesion and stability. It refers to the quality of being self-binding or inwardly connected, often preventing a system from breaking apart.

disturbward

C1

Describing a direction, tendency, or progression toward a state of disturbance, agitation, or disorder. It characterizes something that is increasingly becoming unsettled or disruptive rather than maintaining stability.

abdocion

C1

Describing a movement, force, or logical process that leads away from a central axis or established standard. It is primarily used in specialized technical contexts to describe muscles pulling a limb away from the body or ideas that diverge from a main thesis.

postturbism

C1

Relating to the state of calm or the specific social and psychological atmosphere that follows a period of intense upheaval or turbulence. It describes the condition of recovering order while still being shaped by the lingering effects of the preceding chaos.

undercidcide

C1

Refers to a state where a decision or ruling has been formulated at a subordinate or preliminary level but remains subject to higher-level review or finalization. It characterizes a provisional stage in legal or administrative processes where a result is pending official confirmation.

commedicy

C1

Describing something that possesses the structural or thematic essence of a traditional comedy, often characterized by a lighthearted tone and a resolution of conflict. It is used primarily in literary or theatrical analysis to denote the inherent 'spirit' of a humorous work.

foresedty

C1

To preemptively arrange, settle, or establish a situation in order to prevent future complications. It involves taking decisive action based on a prediction to ensure a stable and resolved state before a specific event occurs.

macrophotoity

C1

To capture or document subjects at extreme magnification, typically using specialized photographic equipment to reveal details invisible to the naked eye. This verb describes the action of producing high-resolution, close-up imagery for scientific, forensic, or artistic purposes.

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!

免费开始学习语言

免费开始学习