来自proportion,比例，匀称。

1. The extra field cultivated meant a proportionate increase in work.

额外开发土地意味着工作量相应增加。

2. The number of accidents is proportionate to the increased volume of traffic.

交通事故的数字与交通量的增长成正比。

3. The cost of the ticket is proportionate to the distance you travel.

票价和旅行的距离是成比例的.

4. His face was large and his hands and his feet also. And his girth was proportionate.

他的脸盘很大,手和脚也很大, 还有他的腰也很粗.

5. Wages will rise at a rate proportionate to the amount of work you do.

工资将与你所做的工作量成比例增加.