单词 | in proportion |
释义 | > as lemmasin proportion c. in proportion: at the appropriate level of importance; without undue emphasis; in perspective. Cf. sense 2b. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > suitable or appropriate [phrase] > in (due) proportion after the rate1427 with respects1590 in proportion1884 1884 O. W. Wight Maxims Public Health 21 Let us have things in proportion, in sanitation as elsewhere. 1915 J. Galsworthy Freelands xxiv. 250 This was especially Stanley's view, and he took the opportunity to say to Felix: ‘Look here, old man, the thing is, of course, to see it in proportion.’ 1961 Listener 24 Aug. 293/3 It is good from time to time to reach out au-dessus de la mêlée in the hope of seeing the rapidly changing musical scene in proportion. 1975 Economist (Nexis) 10 May 124 This biography does not attempt to conceal Newcastle's consistent weaknesses and occasional vilenesses, but it keeps them in proportion. 1996 H. Fielding Bridget Jones's Diary (1997) 157 ‘Isn't it dreadful what's happening in Srebrenica,’ I chattered maniacally to try to put our problems in proportion. in (also †for, †of, †with) proportion b. in (also †for, †of, †with) proportion: in a known or specific proportion to something else, or as something else varies; proportionately. Formerly also with †of, †unto. Also without construction: proportionately, commensurately. Cf. later in proportion at sense 1c. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > that is in due proportion or proportionate > proportionate to in (also for, of, with) proportiona1393 convenientc1405 affeiring1536 measurable1541 equivalent1575 commensurable1645 commoderate1650 correspondenta1656 commensurate1657 commeasurable1658 a1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis (Fairf.) v. 2531 (MED) In non other wise hem longeth To love, bot thei profit finde..For after that sche hath richesse, Her love is of proporcion. ?c1425 tr. Guy de Chauliac Grande Chirurgie (Paris) (1971) 210 (MED) Newe wyne is hote in þe firste degre and olde wyne in þe þridde degre..and þe dryenesses þerof ben of proporcioun to þe hotenesses. 1480 in Acts Lords of Council Civil Causes (1839) I. 71/2 Þat þe saidis macolme & Arthure sall pay in like proporcioune of þe said annuel. 1563–4 in R. Adam Edinb. Rec. (1899) I. 447 Makand thame [sc. three windows] to be of proportioun of the north end of the heycht Tolbuith. 1603 G. de Malynes Englands View 181 Gold is more portable and better to be conueyed, especially being beyond the seas taken by valuation to hold in proportion to the siluer 12 to 1. 1637 G. Sandys Relation of Journey ii. 121 His tongue, of a marvelous length for proportion [1615 for the proportion] of his body. 1660 T. Willsford Scales Commerce & Trade 1 In proportion unto the rate it may be sold for. 1677 tr. A.-N. Amelot de La Houssaie Hist. Govt. Venice 196 There being no Nobleman (with proportion) so well recompenced as they, no not the Doge himself. 1723 tr. F. C. Weber Present State Russia I. 53 Ordering how many Men each Governor is to raise in Proportion of his Jurisdiction. 1740 H. Bracken Farriery Improv'd (ed. 2) II. vi. 118 As to his Size, I would have him full Fifteen Hands, nay, I would not differ for his being Sixteen, provided he was strong in Proportion. 1768 A. Young Six Weeks Tour Southern Counties 224 The prices of butter vary, in proportion to the distance of London. 1843 J. Ruskin Mod. Painters I. 75 Every truth is valuable in proportion as it is characteristic of the thing of which it is affirmed. 1855 W. H. Prescott Hist. Reign Philip II of Spain I. ii. xii. 284 Margaret's credulity seems to have been in proportion to her hatred, and her hatred in proportion to her former friendship. 1910 Amer. Econ. Assoc. Q. 11 225 It does not necessarily follow that the earnings..are increased in proportion as the train load increases. 1957 N.Y. Times 5 May iii. 1/7 British Government employees multiply by about 5 per cent a year even though their total work output does not increase in proportion. 1990 Taxation & Environmental Policy (Inst. Fiscal Stud.) Comm. No. 19. 2 Taxing those who damage the environment in proportion to the damage they do. < as lemmas |
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