portion
Definitions
A part or share of a larger whole
部分；一份；份额
An amount of food served to one person
（食物的）一份，一客
To divide something into shares and distribute it (portion out)
分配，分（常作 portion out）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin portiō, derived from partīrī ('to share out'). A portion is a share that has been divided off for someone — a slice of the whole, or a serving of food on your plate. Despite the spelling, portion belongs to the part (divide/share) family, NOT the carry-root port.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsWhy It Means This
portion is the everyday twin of proportion: both come from partīrī ('share out'). A portion is one share; proportion is how shares relate. The food sense ('a portion of fries') is just the original 'share' applied to a meal divided among diners.
Common Collocations
- 1.a large portion很大一部分
- 2.portion size份量大小
- 3.a portion of一份……
- 4.portion out分配，分发
Example Sentences
- 1.
A large portion of her income goes to rent.
- 2.
The restaurant serves generous portions.
- 3.
She portioned out the cake among the children.