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disproportion

🇬🇧 UK/disprə'pɔrʃən/🇺🇸 US/.disprә'pɒ:ʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

A lack of proper balance or proportion between parts; an imbalance

不相称;不均衡;比例失调

v.

To cause something to be out of proportion or unbalanced

使不相称;使比例失调

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
probefore
+
portcarry, bear
+
ionact, process, state
=disproportion

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There is a disproportion between the budget allocated and actual needs.

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