Proportion
01
比例, 关系
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
02
比例
the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole
例子
The recipe requires a precise proportion of flour to sugar for the cake to turn out perfectly.
食谱要求面粉和糖的精确比例，以使蛋糕完美出炉。
The proportion of students to teachers in the school allows for personalized attention.
学校中學生與教師的比例允許個性化的關注。
03
比例, 均衡
a principle of design that refers to the relationship of the size, shape, and quantity of different elements in a composition
例子
The architect prioritized proportion to ensure the building's columns did n't overwhelm its facade.
建筑师优先考虑了比例，以确保建筑物的柱子不会压倒其立面。
Her painting felt off because the proportion of the foreground to the background was uneven.
她的画感觉不对劲，因为前景与背景的比例不均匀。
04
比例, 和谐
the harmonious or balanced relationship among the parts of something in size, amount, or degree
例子
The architect ensured the rooms were in perfect proportion to each other.
建筑师确保了房间彼此之间有着完美的比例。
The sculpture ’s beauty lies in its proportion and symmetry.
雕塑的美在于其比例和对称性。
05
比例
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
to proportion
01
按比例调整, 成比例地调节
to adjust the size or amount of something so it relates correctly to other elements
Transitive: to proportion sth
例子
The artist proportioned the figure's limbs to match the realistic scale of the painting.
艺术家按比例调整了人物的肢体，以匹配绘画的现实比例。
Engineers proportioned the bridge's supports to evenly distribute weight.
工程师按比例调整了桥梁的支撑以均匀分布重量。
02
按比例设计, 使和谐
to design or shape something to have visually pleasing or harmonious relationships between its parts
Transitive: to proportion sth
例子
The architect proportioned the windows to complement the building's symmetry.
建筑师按比例设计了窗户以补充建筑的对称性。
Her dress was elegantly proportioned, with a fitted bodice and flowing skirt.
她的裙子优雅地比例协调，配有合身的上衣和飘逸的裙摆。
词汇树
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proportional
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