disproportionate
gb/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt/ us/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt/
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英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
too large or uneven
too big, too small, or too uneven compared with something else.
用法パターン：
a disproportionate [share/amount/number/effect/impact] of [something]; disproportionate to [something]
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse it with “disparate,” which means different or unequal, not necessarily too large or too small in relation to something.
類義語
unequal (emphasizes lack of equality, but not always excess or unfair relation.)
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uneven (emphasizes irregular distribution.)
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out of proportion (a close, more conversational equivalent.)
対義語
proportionate (in the correct or expected relation to something else.)
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balanced (fairly or evenly distributed.)
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equal (the same in size, amount, or degree.)
コロケーション
disproportionate share
|disproportionate amount
|disproportionate number
|disproportionate percentage
|disproportionate impact
|disproportionate effect
|disproportionate influence
|disproportionate burden
|disproportionate risk
|disproportionate attention
テーマ
comparison
|fairness
|society
|statistics
例文
- A small number of users generate a disproportionate share of the site's traffic.
- The disease has a disproportionate impact on older adults.
- Rural schools received a disproportionate amount of the budget cuts.
学習者向け例文
- One team got a disproportionate share of the money.
- The new fee has a disproportionate effect on poor families.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
excessive for the situation
too strong or too severe for the situation.
用法パターン：
a disproportionate [response/reaction/punishment/penalty/sentence/use of force] to [something]
よくある間違い：
Use “disproportionate to,” not usually “disproportionate with,” when naming the thing being compared.
類義語
excessive (more direct and common for something that goes beyond what is reasonable.)
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extreme (emphasizes high intensity rather than comparison.)
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overblown (more informal; often used for reactions or criticism.)
対義語
proportionate (suitably matched to the seriousness of the situation.)
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reasonable (not more than is fair or sensible.)
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measured (controlled and not excessive, especially of a response.)
コロケーション
disproportionate response
|disproportionate reaction
|disproportionate punishment
|disproportionate penalty
|disproportionate sentence
|disproportionate force
|disproportionate use of force
|disproportionate measure
テーマ
law
|conflict
|fairness
|judgment
例文
- Many people felt the prison sentence was disproportionate to the crime.
- Firing an employee for one late email would be a disproportionate response.
- The police were accused of using disproportionate force during the protest.
学習者向け例文
- The punishment was disproportionate to the mistake.
- That reaction seemed disproportionate.
文法
辞書形
disproportionate
IPA
GB/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt/
US/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt/
音節・強勢
dis - pro - por - tion - ate （5音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (por)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: disproportionate
表現
disproportionate burden
1/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt bˈɚdən/
fixed phrase
formal
unfairly large hardship
too much difficulty, cost, or responsibility for one person or group.
例文
- The new paperwork places a disproportionate burden on small charities.
- Women still bear a disproportionate burden of unpaid care work in many households.
- The tax increase would impose a disproportionate burden on low-income families.
disproportionate impact
1/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt ˈɪmpækt/
fixed phrase
formal
stronger effect on one group
to affect one group much more than others.
例文
- Housing costs have a disproportionate impact on single parents.
- The proposed cuts could have a disproportionate impact on disabled students.
- Climate change is already having a disproportionate impact on poorer communities.
disproportionate response
1/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
formal
overly severe reaction
a reaction that is too strong for what happened.
例文
- Critics called the mass arrests a disproportionate response to a peaceful protest.
- Banning the child from the trip seemed like a disproportionate response to one missed homework assignment.
- The company denied that the dismissals were a disproportionate response to the strike.
disproportionate share
1/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt ʃˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
unfairly large share
more of something than seems fair or expected.
例文
- The wealthiest households own a disproportionate share of the country's assets.
- Small businesses pay a disproportionate share of the compliance costs.
- A few star players receive a disproportionate share of the media attention.
disproportionate use of force
1/dˌɪspɹəpˈɔɹʃənɪt jˈus əv fˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
legal
excessive force used
using more force than the situation justifies.
例文
- The report condemned the disproportionate use of force against protesters.
- International law restricts the disproportionate use of force in armed conflict.
- Community leaders accused security guards of a disproportionate use of force during the eviction.