英语

proportionally

gb/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/ us/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
C1 英语
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adverb formal C1 relation
1

in the same ratio

in the same ratio as something else

用法模式: [something] changes proportionally (to/with [something])
常见错误:
Learners sometimes use proportionally when they mean only “equally” or “fairly”; it specifically means “in the same ratio.”
近义词
proportionately (Closest synonym; often interchangeable in formal writing.) | in proportion (A phrase with the same meaning; common in explanations.)
反义词
disproportionately (Not in the same ratio; more or less than expected in proportion.)
搭配
increase proportionally |decrease proportionally |change proportionally |grow proportionally |vary proportionally |rise proportionally |fall proportionally |proportionally to |proportionally with |scale proportionally
主题
math |business |data |everyday_life
例句
  • If you double the recipe, you should proportionally double the amount of salt.
  • The discount increases proportionally with the number of units ordered.
  • As the screen size gets bigger, the text should scale proportionally.
学习者例句
  • The price goes up proportionally with the weight.
  • Cut the numbers proportionally.
adverb C1 relation
2

as a share of the whole

when you compare percentages, not totals

用法模式: [group] is proportionally more/less [adjective] (than [group])
常见错误:
Learners may confuse proportionally with “proportionately” (usually fine) or with “proportionate” (adjective).
近义词
relatively (Broader; does not always imply a percentage or share of a whole.) | by comparison (General comparison; weaker sense of ratio.)
反义词
absolutely (In total numbers rather than as a share of the whole.)
搭配
proportionally more likely |proportionally less likely |proportionally higher rate |proportionally lower rate |proportionally larger share |proportionally smaller share |proportionally more common |proportionally fewer people |proportionally greater impact |proportionally smaller impact
主题
data |news |society |statistics
例句
  • Rural areas have proportionally fewer doctors than cities.
  • Women are proportionally more represented in part-time work.
  • The startup is small, but it spends proportionally more on research than its competitors.
学习者例句
  • This group is proportionally bigger in this city.
  • We have proportionally fewer cars than our neighbors.
语法
词典原形
proportionally
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
US/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
音节与重音
pro - por - tion - ally (4 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (por)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: proportionally
  • Plural: proportionallies
词族
Forms
proportionallies noun
Core family
proportion noun B1 proportional adjective B2
Related words
proportionate adjective proportionately adverb
Negative and opposite forms
disproportion noun disproportionate adjective C1 disproportionately adverb
Advanced or less common
proportionality noun C1
相关表达

decrease proportionally

1
/dˈikɹˌis pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
fixed phrase formal

fall at the same rate

to decrease in the same ratio

例句
  • If the width decreases proportionally, the image won’t look stretched.
  • Expenses should decrease proportionally when demand drops.

increase proportionally

1
/ˈɪŋkɹis pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
fixed phrase formal

grow at the same rate

to increase in the same ratio

例句
  • Production costs increase proportionally with output.
  • If your income increases proportionally, your tax bill will rise by the same percentage.

proportionally more/less

1
/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli mˈɔɹˈilɪs/
fixed phrase

a larger/smaller share

a bigger or smaller percentage

例句
  • Older voters are proportionally more likely to turn out.
  • This region has proportionally less access to public transport.

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