| 釋義 |
proportionsn. (pl.)
1. proportion of forces,estimated number of troops required兵力的比例，所需軍隊(duì)的估計(jì)數(shù)目。
△H.V.1.2136: “We must not only arm to invade the French. / But lay down our proportions to defend / Against theScot，”我們不能只派兵去侵犯法國，還得酌量留一部分兵力防備蘇格蘭人。
2. proper preparations for war,forces or supplies re-quired for war,necessary defensive forces戰(zhàn)備措施，（戰(zhàn)爭所需的）兵力或供給，必要防御力量。
△H.V.2.4.45: “Sothe proportions of defence are filled；”這樣我們的戰(zhàn)備措施便可以充實(shí)起來。
3. levies. appointed forces 征召的兵員，指派的軍隊(duì)。
△H.V.1.2.304: “Therefore let our proportions forthese wars / Be soon collected.”所以讓我們把這次戰(zhàn)爭的兵員趕快征集起來。 |