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commensurate

UK //kəˈmen.sjʊ.rət//US //kəˈmen.sjʊ.rət//

词源

源自拉丁语 'commensuratus',由 'com-'(共同)和 'mensurare'(测量)组成,意为共同测量或比例相同。

adjective

❶ 指在数量、大小、程度或重要性上相匹配或相称的,常用于描述两者之间的平衡关系。

“Her salary is commensurate with her experience and qualifications.”

(她的薪水与她的经验和资历相称。)

“The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.”

(惩罚应当与罪行相称。)

同义词:proportional, corresponding, equivalent

常见短语

commensurate with — 表示某事物与另一事物在规模、程度或价值上相匹配或相称。

“The pay rise is commensurate with the increased responsibilities.”

(加薪与增加的职责相匹配。)