n.

1. 比例；比率[U][C][（+of/to）]
   The proportion of imports to exports is worrying the government.

   進出口的比例令政府擔憂。

2. 調和；均衡，相稱[U][P1]
   The painting lacks proportion.

   這幅畫比例失調。

3. 部分，份兒[C][（+of）]
   A large proportion of the country is desert.

   這個國家的大部分地方是沙漠。

4. 大小；面積；容積[P]
   Steps must be taken to reduce the problem to manageable proportions.

   必須採取措施將問題縮小到可控制的範圍。

5. 【數】比例[U]

vt.

1. 使成比例；使平衡；使相稱[（+to）]
   The punishment was proportioned to the crime.

   罪罰相當。

   The designs in that rug are well proportioned.

   那地毯上的圖案設計非常協調。

2. 分攤

n.

1. a part, share, or number considered in relation to a whole.
   ▸the ratio of one thing to another.
   ▸the correct or pleasing relation of things or between the parts of a whole.
2. (proportions) dimensions; size.

v.