[] () () (usually be prorated) to divide a payment or share of sth according to how much of sth has been used, the amount of work done, etc. （付款或份额）按比例分配，按比例分摊◆Bills for less than a complete month's service will be prorated. 不足一个月服务的账单将按比例支付。◆Some people have agreed to work four days instead of five, on a prorated salary. 有些人已经同意工作四天而非五天，工资按比例计算。▸proration /ˌprəʊˈreɪʃn; NAmEˌproʊ-/