proportional
🇬🇧 UK/prә'pɒ:ʃәnl/🇺🇸 US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Corresponding in size, degree, or amount to something else; in a constant ratio
成比例的,相称的
n.
A quantity in a mathematical proportion
比例项
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.directly proportional成正比
- 2.proportional representation比例代表制
- 3.proportional response相称的回应
- 4.inversely proportional成反比
Example Sentences
- 1.
The punishment should be proportional to the severity of the offense.
- 2.
Many countries use a proportional representation system in their elections.
- 3.
The risk of side effects is directly proportional to the dosage of the medication.