e·qual1 /ˈiːkwəl/ ●●● S1 W2 adjectiveadj 1 same 相同EQUAL the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else 〔在大小、数字、数量、价值等方面〕相等的,相同的 → equivalentequal number/amount (of something) Both candidates received an equal number of votes. 两位候选人的得票数相等。
(of) equal value/importance They believe that all work is of equal value. 他们认为一切工作都有同等价值。
equal in size/length/height etc 大小/长度/高度等相等的 The two towns are roughly equal in size. 这两个城镇的大小差不多。
of equal size/length/height etc 大小/长度/高度等相等的
equal to The rent was equal to half his monthly income. 这租金相当于他半个月的收入。
► see thesaurus at same 2 same rights/chances 同等权利/机会EQUALRIGHT/HAVE THE RIGHT TO having the same rights, opportunities etc as everyone else, whatever your race, religion, or sex 平等的 Our constitution states that all men are equal. 我们的宪法规定人人平等。
Our education system should provide equal opportunities for all children. 我们的教育制度应该为所有儿童提供平等的机会。
The government is committed to achieving equal rights for women. 政府承诺要为妇女争取平等的权利。
3 be equal to something EQUAL a) to have the ability to deal with a problem, piece of work etc successfully 能胜任某事,能应付难题[任务等] SYN be up to I’m not sure he’s equal to the task. 我不确定他是否能胜任这项任务。
Are you equal to this challenge? 你能应付这项挑战吗?
b) to be as good as something else 与某物同样出色,比得上某物 The architecture here is equal to any in the world. 这里的建筑堪与世界上任何建筑媲美。
4 on equal terms/on an equal footing EQUALwith neither side having any advantage over the other 地位平等,互不占优 This law will help small businesses to compete on equal terms with large multinational corporations. 这项法规有助于小公司与跨国大公司展开平等的竞争。
5 all (other) things being equal spokenNORMAL if things are as you normally expect them to be 如果所有(其他)条件相同 All things being equal, a small car will cost less than a larger one. 在同等的条件下,小汽车要比大一点的汽车便宜。
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something elseadverbsexactly equalThe food is shared out in exactly equal portions among all members of the community.
roughly/approximately equalThe number of buyers and sellers must be roughly equal before trading begins.
about/almost equalThey are about equal in height and weight.
nounsan equal number/amountBoth candidates received an equal number of votes.
phrasesbe of equal size/length/height etcDraw two lines of equal length.
be equal in size/length/height etcThe population of each town is roughly equal in size.
be equal in valueYour pension will be equal in value to two thirds of your final year salary.
be equal in number/numbersIn higher education, women are equal in numbers to men.
of equal value/importanceHe is remembered for his novels, but his scientific work is of equal importance.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: having the same rights, opportunities etc as everyone else, whatever your race, religion, or sexnounsequal rightsIn many countries, women do not have equal rights with men.
equal opportunitiesThe government must make sure that all children have equal opportunities in education.
equal payThe workers’ demands include equal pay for equal work.
equal access (=the same right to do or receive something)The law states that disabled people must have equal access to employment.
equal treatmentEveryone should get equal treatment under the law.
phrasesbe born equalIt is a myth that all men are born equal.
be created equalThey believe that everyone is created equal by God.