proportion
/prəˈpɔːʃən/ · /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3861 in the learning path
比例；部分
Definitions
n. a part or share of a whole
比例；部分
n. the relationship in size or amount between things
比例关系；相称
Example
A large proportion of my wages goes on rent.
我的工资很大一部分用来付房租。
The proportion of residents using public transport increased after the city introduced cheaper monthly passes.
该市推出更便宜的月票后，使用公共交通的居民比例上升了。
Collocations
- a large proportion of
- in proportion to
- out of proportion
Word family
- proportional (adj.)
- proportionally (adv.)
- proportionate (adj.)
- disproportionate (adj.)
Synonyms
- share
- percentage
Usage tip
a proportion of后谓语单复数取决于所指名词。
FAQ
- What does proportion mean?
- a part or share of a whole the relationship in size or amount between things
- How is proportion pronounced?
- UK /prəˈpɔːʃən/, US /prəˈpɔːrʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
