quota system
US /ˈkwoʊtə ˌsɪstəm/
UK /ˈkwoʊtə ˌsɪstəm/

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配额制度, 定额制
a system where a fixed share of something is allocated to a group or person
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The company implemented a quota system for sales targets.
公司对销售目标实行了配额制度。
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Many universities use a quota system for admitting students from different regions.
许多大学采用配额制度招收来自不同地区的学生。