释义 |
proˈportioning, vbl. n. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of the verb proportion; relation or adjustment of proportions.
1570Dee Math. Pref. *iv b, In sundry his other accountes,..Measurynges, and proportionynges. 1641Sir S. D'Ewes in Rushw. Hist. Coll. iii. (1692) I. 304 The House of Commons hath done no more in rating and proportioning of these particular Summs upon your Lordships, than by the ancient Rights and Privileges of Parliament they might. 1849Ruskin Sev. Lamps v. §15 (1855) 151 The proportioning of the columns and wall of the lower story is so lovely and so varied. 1883H. Spencer in Contemp. Rev. XLIII. 15 A rational proportioning of work and relaxation. |