"proportional" in Chinese (Traditional)
成比例的
Definition
如果某事是成比例的,它的數量或大小會根據另一事物以同樣的方式變化;當一方增加或減少,另一方也會按照相同比例變化。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常用表達是'proportional to',如'proportional to the amount'。多用於數學、法律、科學及正式語境。日常對話中較少用。不要和'相等(equal)'混淆,'proportional'強調比例關係,並非數量完全一樣。
Examples
The size of the picture is proportional to the screen.
圖片的大小與螢幕是**成比例的**。
Payment will be proportional to the hours worked.
工資將與工作小時數**成比例**。
The risk is proportional to the speed.
風險與速度**成比例**。
The amount of water you use should be proportional to the number of people.
使用的水量應與人數**成比例**。
Her salary increased proportional to her experience in the company.
她的工資隨著她在公司的經驗**成比例**增加。
The punishment should be proportional to the crime committed.
懲罰應與犯下的罪行**成比例**。