| 单词 | proportion |
| 释义 | proportion —proportioner, n. —proportionless, adj. /preuh pawr"sheuhn, -pohr"-/, n. 1. comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio. 2. proper relation between things or parts: to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means. 3. relative size or extent. 4. proportions, dimensions or size: a rock of gigantic proportions. 5. a portion or part in its relation to the whole: A large proportion of the debt remains. 6. symmetry, harmony, or balance: an architect with a sense of proportion. 7. the significance of a thing or event that an objective view reveals: You must try to see these mishaps in proportion. 8. Math. a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth; the equality of ratios. Cf. rule of three. 9. Archaic. analogy; comparison. v.t. 10. to adjust in proper proportion or relation, as to size, quantity, etc. 11. to balance or harmonize the proportions of. [1350-1400; ME proporcio(u)n < L proportion- (s. of proportio) symmetry, analogy. See PRO-1, PORTION] Syn. 1. comparison. 5. share. 6. distribution, arrangement. See symmetry. 10. regulate, arrange, balance, harmonize. |
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