B2 noun محايد

portion

/ˈpɔːr.ʃən/

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

أمثلة

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1

The restaurant is famous for serving a massive portion of ribs.

The restaurant provides a very large serving of meat.

2

A substantial portion of the annual budget is dedicated to infrastructure.

A large part of the yearly funds is used for building roads and systems.

3

Can I just have a small portion of cake? I'm trying to be healthy.

Can I have a little piece of cake?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
portion
Verb
portion
صفة
portioned
مرتبط
proportionality
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'PORT-ion' as a 'PART' that you can carry through a 'PORT' (gate).

اختبار سريع

The waiter brought a very generous _______ of chips with the burger.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: portion

أمثلة

1

The restaurant is famous for serving a massive portion of ribs.

everyday

The restaurant provides a very large serving of meat.

2

A substantial portion of the annual budget is dedicated to infrastructure.

formal

A large part of the yearly funds is used for building roads and systems.

3

Can I just have a small portion of cake? I'm trying to be healthy.

informal

Can I have a little piece of cake?

4

The study reveals that a portion of the population remains unaffected by the virus.

academic

The research shows that some people are not affected by the virus.

5

We need to reallocate a portion of our resources to the marketing department.

business

We must move some of our assets to the marketing team.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
portion
Verb
portion
صفة
portioned
مرتبط
proportionality

تلازمات شائعة

generous portion a large serving of food
significant portion a large or important part of something
daily portion the amount allowed or suggested for one day
portion out to divide something into parts
equal portion parts that are the same size

العبارات الشائعة

the lion's portion

the largest part of something (more commonly 'lion's share')

portion of the blame

some of the responsibility for a mistake

fair portion

a just or reasonable share

يُخلط عادةً مع

portion vs proportion

Proportion refers to the relationship between sizes or amounts (a ratio), whereas portion refers to a specific physical piece or share.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'portion' when referring to food servings or a physical share of something that has been divided. In formal contexts, it is often used for abstract things like time or money.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'proportion' when they mean 'portion' in a restaurant context. For example, saying 'a large proportion of fries' suggests a ratio, whereas 'a large portion' refers to the amount on the plate.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'PORT-ion' as a 'PART' that you can carry through a 'PORT' (gate).

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'portionem', meaning a share or a part, related to 'partire' (to divide).

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (plural: portions) Often used in the structure: portion + of + [noun] Can be used as a transitive verb (to portion something out)
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western countries, especially the United States, 'portion control' is a common term used in dieting to manage weight.

اختبار سريع

The waiter brought a very generous _______ of chips with the burger.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: portion

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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