vt.

1. 分配，分派[O1][（+to）]
   Each overseas teacher was assigned a flat.

   每位外籍教师都分配到一套房间。

2. 派定，指定，选派[（+to/for）][O2]
   Jack was assigned to the assembly shop of the factory.

   杰克被分配到厂里的装配间工作。

3. 【律】让渡[（+to）]
4. 把……归于[（+to）]
   We cannot assign a cause to these events.

   我们无法说明发生这些事件的原因。

n.

1. 【律】受让人[P1]

v.

1. allocate (a task or duty) to someone.
   ▸appoint to a particular task.
2. designate or set aside for a specific purpose.
   ▸attribute (something) to a group or person.
3. transfer (legal rights or liabilities).

n.