proportion

n.

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

   进出口的比例令政府担忧。

2. 调和；均衡，相称[U][P1]
   The painting lacks proportion.

   这幅画比例失调。

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

   这个国家的大部分地方是沙漠。

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

   必须采取措施将问题缩小到可控制的范围。

5. 【数】比例[U]