B2 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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?

어휘 가족

명사
portion
Verb
portion
형용사
portioned
관련
proportionality
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: portion

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
portion
Verb
portion
형용사
portioned
관련
proportionality

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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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문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: portion

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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