e·qua·tion
noun/ɪˈkweɪʒn/
/ɪˈkweɪʒn/
- [countable] (mathematics) a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54
方程；方程式；等式 - the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation
等式右边的数字 - the equation for a straight line
直线方程式
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Extra ExamplesTopics Maths and measurementc1- The ideal gas equation is derived from this model.
理想气体方程是由这一模型推导出来的。 - This can be shown by a simple equation.
这个可以用一个一次方程来表示。 - the range of values of ξ which would satisfy this equation
满足该方程的 xi 值范围
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
- …
- solve
- work out
- derive
- …
- equation for
- a side of the equation
- the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation
- [uncountable, singular] the act of making something equal or considering something as equal (= of equating them)
相等；等同看待 - The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.
把财富与幸福等同起来可能是危险的。
- The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.
- [countable, usually singular] a problem or situation in which several things must be considered and dealt with
（多种因素的）平衡，综合体 - When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.
有了孩子以后，可能会使夫妻关系更加紧张。 - Money also comes into the equation.
还要顾及金钱因素。 - The availability of public transport is also part of the equation.
公共交通的便利也是考虑因素之一。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + equation- be a part of
- come into
- enter
- …
- When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin aequatio(n-), from aequare ‘make equal’, from aequus ‘even, level, equal’.