pro·por·tion·al /prəˈpɔːʃənəl $ -ˈpɔːr-/ AWL adjectiveadj DEPEND/IT DEPENDSsomething that is proportional to something else is in the correct or most suitable relationship to it in size, amount, importance etc 成比例的;相称的 OPP disproportionateproportional to The punishment should be proportional to the crime. 惩罚应与罪行相当。
The fee charged by the realtor is directly proportional to the price of the property. 房产代理人收取的费用和房产价格是成正比的。
a proportional increase in costs 成本的相应提高
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