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proportionsn. (pl.)
1. proportion of forces,estimated number of troops required兵力的比例，所需军队的估计数目。
△H.V.1.2136: “We must not only arm to invade the French. / But lay down our proportions to defend / Against theScot，”我们不能只派兵去侵犯法国，还得酌量留一部分兵力防备苏格兰人。
2. proper preparations for war,forces or supplies re-quired for war,necessary defensive forces战备措施，（战争所需的）兵力或供给，必要防御力量。
△H.V.2.4.45: “Sothe proportions of defence are filled；”这样我们的战备措施便可以充实起来。
3. levies. appointed forces 征召的兵员，指派的军队。
△H.V.1.2.304: “Therefore let our proportions forthese wars / Be soon collected.”所以让我们把这次战争的兵员赶快征集起来。 |