proportional
UK/prә'pɒ:ʃәnl/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Corresponding in size or amount to something else; in a constant ratio
成比例的；相称的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedproportionbefore
+
-alcarry, bear
=proportional
proportion + -al (relating to) = relating to proportion; in matched shares. See proportion.
Common Collocations
- 1.directly proportional成正比
- 2.inversely proportional成反比
- 3.proportional representation比例代表制
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fine is proportional to the amount of damage.
- 2.
Several countries use proportional representation.