dole out
US /doʊl/
UK /dəʊl/
片語動詞
1.
分發, 施捨
to distribute something, especially in small portions
範例:
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The government decided to dole out food and supplies to the flood victims.
政府決定向洪水災民分發食物和物資。
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The teacher had to dole out the candies one by one to the children.
老師不得不把糖果一個一個地分發給孩子們。
2.
施加, 給予
to give out something, especially punishment or criticism
範例:
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The coach would often dole out harsh criticism after a bad game.
比賽打得不好後，教練常常施加嚴厲的批評。
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The judge had to dole out a severe punishment for the crime.
法官不得不對這項罪行施加嚴厲的懲罰。