dole out
US /doʊl/
UK /dəʊl/
短语动词
1.
分发, 施舍
to distribute something, especially in small portions
示例:
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The government decided to dole out food and supplies to the flood victims.
政府决定向洪水灾民分发食物和物资。
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The teacher had to dole out the candies one by one to the children.
老师不得不把糖果一个一个地分发给孩子们。
2.
施加, 给予
to give out something, especially punishment or criticism
示例:
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The coach would often dole out harsh criticism after a bad game.
比赛打得不好后，教练常常施加严厉的批评。
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The judge had to dole out a severe punishment for the crime.
法官不得不对这项罪行施加严厉的惩罚。