Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #18874
commensurate
相称的；同等的；相应的
corresponding in size or degree or extent
- 1.
Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
成比例的或具有相似可衡量标准的。
- 2.
corresponding in size or degree or extent
大小、程度或范围相当的
- 3.
Describing a crystal in which every atom or molecule is placed in the same relative position
描述一种晶体,其中每个原子或分子处于相同的相对位置。
- 4.
Describing two numbers within the same Archimedean class, so that neither is infinitely larger than the other.
描述同一阿基米德类中的两个数,二者均不无限大于对方。
成比例的或具有相似可衡量标准的。；大小、程度或范围相当的；描述一种晶体,其中每个原子或分子处于相同的相对位置。；描述同一阿基米德类中的两个数,二者均不无限大于对方。；同量的
In use
The amount of food prepared was commensurate with the number of guests at the party.
Her effort was not commensurate with the difficulty of the exam, so she failed.
The length of the essay should be commensurate with the number of points you want to make.
pay should be commensurate with the time worked
be commensurate with sth
commensurate 常用作表语，后接 with，表示“与……相称、成比例”。
The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.
惩罚应当与罪行相称。
commensurate [noun]
作定语时放在名词前，意为“相应的、相称的”，与 be commensurate with 的用法不同。
She received a commensurate reward for her efforts.
Connections
Collocations
- commensurate with
- 与…相称；与…相应
- Her salary is commensurate with her experience.她的薪水与她的经验相称。
- commensurate increase
- 相应的增加
- The higher demand caused a commensurate increase in prices.更高的需求导致价格的相应上涨。
- commensurate reward
- 相称的回报
- Risky investments require a commensurate reward.高风险投资需要相称的回报。
- commensurate level
- 相应的水平
- We need a commensurate level of support for this task.我们需要为这项任务提供相应的支持水平。
- commensurate punishment
- 相应的处罚
- The judge handed down a commensurate punishment.法官作出了相应的处罚。
- commensurate response
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 common measure（共同测量）：两物用同一把尺子量出相同结果，即 commensurate「相称的」。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术论文、法律文件、正式报告 commensurate 是比较正式的词，通常多用于学术、法律等书面语境，表示“相称的、同等的”；日常口语中较少见，更常说 matching 或 proportional。
Pronunciation & Spelling
押韵词：incommensurate /ˌɪnkəˈmɛnsɝət/（重读音节后的 /mɛnsɝət/ 与目标相同）。拼写相似但发音不同：commence /kəˈmɛns/ 没有 /ɝət/ 尾；commensurable /kəˈmɛnsərəbəl/ 结尾为 /bəl/；accurate /ˈækjərət/、separate /ˈsɛpərət/ 的 -ate 读 /ət/，且重音元音不同；measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ 虽同源但拼写差异大。
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