fraction
/ˈfrækʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4962 in the learning path
小部分；少量
Definitions
n. a small part or amount of something
小部分；少量
n. a mathematical quantity representing part of a whole
分数
Example
This jacket costs a fraction of the original price.
这件夹克的售价只是原价的一小部分。
Only a small fraction of household waste is recycled in some rapidly growing cities.
在一些快速发展的城市，只有少量生活垃圾得到回收利用。
Collocations
- a fraction of
- a small fraction
- a fraction of a second
- simple fraction
Word family
- fractional (adj.)
- fractionally (adv.)
Synonyms
- portion
- part
Usage tip
a fraction of常强调占比极小，不只是一般部分。
FAQ
- What does fraction mean?
- a small part or amount of something a mathematical quantity representing part of a whole
- How is fraction pronounced?
- UK /ˈfrækʃən/, US /ˈfrækʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
