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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-derived
probefore
+
portcarry, bear
+
ionconnector
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=proportional

Common 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.

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