
proportion
词源
源自拉丁语 'proportio',由 'pro-'(为了)和 'portio'(部分)组成,意为'部分之间的关系'。
noun
❶ 比例,指两个数量之间的相对关系或比较。常用于描述部分与整体之间的关系,或不同事物之间的数量对比。
“The proportion of women in the workforce has increased significantly.”
(劳动力中女性的比例显著增加。)
“The proportion of sugar to flour in this recipe is 1:2.”
(这个食谱中糖与面粉的比例是1:2。)
❶ 均衡或协调,指事物各部分之间或与整体之间的和谐关系。常用于艺术、设计等领域。
“The architect paid special attention to the proportion of the building.”
(建筑师特别注重建筑物的比例。)
“The painting is admired for its perfect proportion and balance.”
(这幅画因其完美的比例和平衡而受到赞赏。)
verb
❶ 使成比例或协调,调整某物使其各部分或与整体之间达到合适的比例。
“The artist proportioned the figure carefully to create a realistic effect.”
(艺术家仔细调整人物的比例以创造逼真的效果。)
“The ingredients must be proportioned correctly for the recipe to work.”
(配料必须按正确比例调配才能使食谱成功。)
常见短语
in proportion to — 与...成比例,表示某事物的数量或程度与另一事物相对应。
“The salary is in proportion to the level of responsibility.”
(薪水与责任级别成比例。)
out of proportion — 不成比例,通常指某事物相对于其他事物显得过大、过小或不合理。
“The media coverage was out of proportion to the actual event.”
(媒体报道与实际事件不成比例。)