proportional
/prəˈpɔːʃənəl/ · /prəˈpɔːrʃənəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6513 in the learning path
成比例的
Definitions
adj. changing in a constant ratio to another quantity
成比例的
adj. appropriate in size or degree compared with something else
相称的；适度的
Example
The delivery fee is proportional to the parcel's weight.
运费与包裹的重量成正比。
Environmental taxes should be proportional to the damage caused, encouraging businesses to adopt cleaner production methods.
环境税应与造成的损害相称，从而鼓励企业采用更清洁的生产方式。
Collocations
- directly proportional to
- inversely proportional to
- proportional representation
Word family
- proportion (n.)
- proportionally (adv.)
- disproportionate (adj.)
- proportionality (n.)
Synonyms
- proportionate
Antonyms
- disproportionate
Usage tip
常与to搭配；成正比用directly proportional to。
FAQ
- What does proportional mean?
- changing in a constant ratio to another quantity appropriate in size or degree compared with something else
- How is proportional pronounced?
- UK /prəˈpɔːʃənəl/, US /prəˈpɔːrʃənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
