B2 noun 中性

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.

例句

3 / 5
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?

词族

名词
portion
Verb
portion
形容词
portioned
相关
proportionality
💡

记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: portion

例句

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.

词族

名词
portion
Verb
portion
形容词
portioned
相关
proportionality

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

portion vs proportion

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

📝

使用说明

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.

⚠️

常见错误

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.

💡

记忆技巧

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

📖

词源

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

语法模式

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

文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: portion

相关词

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!

免费开始学习语言

免费开始学习