Ratio Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

ratio

noun

快速理解

What does "Ratio" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ratio"?

「ratio」是一個表示兩個數量之間對比關係的名詞。

  1. 1

    數量比例

    EN: the quantitative relation between two amounts

    翻譯: 兩個數量之間的定量關係

  2. 2

    比率

    EN: a specific rate or proportion, such as 2:1

    翻譯: 一個特定的比率或比例,例如 2:1

  3. 3

    數學比例

    EN: the relationship between two numbers expressed as a quotient

    翻譯: 以商數形式表達的兩個數字之間的關係

  4. 4

    相對程度

    EN: the relative size or degree of one thing compared to another

    翻譯: 一事物相對於另一事物的相對大小或程度

小提醒:注意「ratio」通常表示兩個數值之間的「比」,而「rate」常涉及一個「每單位時間」的概念,例如速度或頻率。

發音(How to Pronounce "Ratio" in English

How to pronounce "Ratio" in English?"Ratio" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Ratio" from YouTube Videos

Paul Buchheit: What traits do startups need to succeed?

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frugality, I think, is also really essential. I think, like one of the best indicators of if you're doing it right is essentially your input to output ratio.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Ratio"?How does "Ratio" change by context?

1. the relationship between two amounts, showing how many times one contains the other

兩個數量之間的關係,表示一個數量包含另一個數量的倍數

The ratio of men to women in the class is 3 to 2.

這個班級中男生與女生的比例是3比2。

Mix the paint powder with water in a ratio of 1:4.

將油漆粉末與水以1:4的比例混合。

2. a comparison of two numbers by division, often expressed as a fraction

兩個數字相除的比較,通常以分數形式表示

The school's student-teacher ratio is 20:1.

這所學校的師生比例是20:1。

The debt-to-equity ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial health.

負債權益比率是衡量公司財務健康狀況的關鍵指標。

3. the relative size or extent of one thing compared to another

一事物與另一事物相比的相對大小或程度

The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio.

這螢幕的長寬比是16:9。

The ratio of success to failure was not in our favor.

成功與失敗的比例對我們不利。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Ratio"?How to make natural sentences with "Ratio"?
PatternMeaningExample
the ratio of A to BA 與 B 的比例The ratio of students to teachers is 20 to 1. (學生與老師的比例是20比1。)
a ratio of X:YX 比 Y 的比例The map is drawn at a ratio of 1:100,000. (這張地圖是以1:100,000的比例繪製的。)
in a X:Y ratio以 X:Y 的比例The ingredients should be mixed in a 2:1 ratio. (原料應以2:1的比例混合。)
a high/low ratio高/低比例The company has a high ratio of debt to equity. (該公司的負債與權益比率很高。)
the ratio between A and BA 與 B 之間的比例We need to examine the ratio between cost and benefit. (我們需要檢視成本與效益之間的比例。)

用法說明

How is "Ratio" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ratio"?

ratio of A to B vs. ratio between A and B

  • ratio of A to B 是標準且最常見的格式,明確指出兩個數量的比較關係,A 是比較的前項,B 是後項。
  • ratio between A and B 也正確,但語意上更強調「A 與 B 兩者之間的」關係,有時用於更廣泛的比較情境。
  • 在數學、科學或正式寫作中,ratio of A to B 是首選,結構清晰,不易混淆。
  • 口語或非正式場合中,兩者可能互換使用,但 ratio of A to B 始終是最安全的選擇。

對比例句: EN: The school maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. 翻譯: 這所學校維持的學生與教師比例是 20 比 1。

EN:What is the ratio between the length and width of the rectangle?

翻譯:這個長方形的長與寬之間的比例是多少?

總結建議

在大多數情況下,尤其是正式或學術寫作,建議使用標準格式 ratio of A to B

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Ratio" and similar words?How to choose "Ratio" vs alternatives?

ratio vs proportion

ratio 強調兩個數量之間的相對關係,通常以冒號或分數表示;proportion 則強調部分與整體之間的關係,或兩個比例之間的相等關係。

ratio vs rate

ratio 是兩個相關數量的靜態比較,通常沒有單位或單位相同;rate 描述一個量隨時間或其他變數變化的動態速度,通常涉及不同的單位。

ratio vs percentage

ratio 是兩個數的比較關係,可以有多種表示法;percentage 是將一個數與 100 相比的特定比率表示法,通常用於表示部分佔整體的份額。

口語用法

How is "Ratio" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ratio"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及一個具體的數字比例時,常會直接說出「ratio」。 EN: The ideal student-to-teacher ratio here is 15 to 1. 翻譯: 這裡理想的師生比例是 15 比 1。

EN:We're aiming for a 2:1 ratio of positive to negative feedback.

翻譯:我們的目標是正反饋與負反饋達到 2:1 的比例。

語氣強調

為了強調某種關係或對比,會在句子中特別點出「ratio」,使焦點更明確。 EN: The ratio of people who agree to those who disagree is staggering. 翻譯: 同意與不同意的人數比例,高得驚人。

EN:Pay attention not just to the numbers, but to the ratio between them.

翻譯:要注意的不只是數字,還有它們之間的比例。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用「the ratio...」作為短暫的停頓,帶出後續要說明的比較關係。 EN: The success of the project depends on... the ratio of effort to planning. 翻譯: 這個專案的成功取決於... 努力與規劃的比例。

EN:It's all about finding... the right ratio of risk and reward.

翻譯:這完全是關於找到... 風險與回報的正確比例。

正式書寫提醒:在學術報告、正式文件或技術規格中,應使用更精確、完整的表述(如「the ratio of A to B」),並避免使用口語中的停頓或省略結構,以確保清晰與嚴謹。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Ratio"?What fixed phrases with "Ratio" should I remember?

ratio of

ratio of A to B

A 與 B 之間的比例

high ratio

high ratio

高比例

low ratio

low ratio

低比例

aspect ratio

aspect ratio

長寬比;畫面比例

golden ratio

golden ratio

黃金比例

debt-to-equity ratio

debt-to-equity ratio

負債權益比

in the ratio of

in the ratio of X:Y

以 X:Y 的比例

price-to-earnings ratio

price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio)

本益比

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Ratio"?Which "Ratio" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The ratio between boys and girls is 3:2.

The ratio of boys to girls is 3:2.

在英文中,表示「A 與 B 的比例」時,標準的介系詞搭配是 "ratio of A to B",而非 "ratio between A and B"。"ratio between" 雖然有時可見,但 "ratio of...to..." 是最正確且常見的用法。

×The mixing ratio for the cement is one part water for three parts powder.

The mixing ratio for the cement is one part water to three parts powder.

在描述具體的混合比例時,應使用 "to" 來連接兩個數量(例如 1:3 應說成 "one to three"),而不是使用 "for"。"For" 在此語境下不正確。

×What is the ratio of the circle's area?

What is the ratio of the circle's area to its circumference?

"ratio" 必須涉及兩個(或以上)數量之間的比較關係。單獨詢問一個事物的 "ratio" 是不完整的,必須說明是與什麼進行比較(例如:面積與周長的比例)。

×The ratio of students who passed the exam is high.

The proportion of students who passed the exam is high.

"Ratio" 指的是兩個數量之間的特定數值關係(如 2:1)。當想表達「部分佔整體的份額或百分比」時(例如及格學生的「比例」很高),應使用 "proportion" 或 "percentage",而非 "ratio"。

×The screen has a 16 by 9 ratio.

The screen has a 16:9 ratio. / The screen has a 16-to-9 aspect ratio.

在描述螢幕長寬比等固定比例時,通常直接使用冒號(:)或連字號 "to"(如 16:9, 16-to-9),並常與 "aspect ratio" 搭配使用。使用 "by"(如 16 by 9)是錯誤的,"by" 用於尺寸(如 16 inches by 9 inches),而非比例。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Ratio"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ratio"?