disproportionate
UK/.disprә'pɒ:ʃәnit/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Too large or too small in comparison with something else; not in proper proportion
不成比例的；不相称的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis-not, apart, away
+
proportionatebefore
=disproportionate
dis- (not) + proportionate (in proper proportion) = not in proper proportion. See proportion.
Common Collocations
- 1.disproportionate impact不成比例的影响
- 2.disproportionate share不成比例的份额
- 3.disproportionate number过多的数量
Example Sentences
- 1.
The poor bear a disproportionate share of the tax.
- 2.
He reacted with disproportionate anger.