1 equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adjective Learner's definition of EQUAL
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a : the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality（数量、程度、级别、质量等）相同的，相等的，同样的 -
an equal number of apples and oranges相同数量的苹果和橙子
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officers of equal rank平级的官员
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issues of equal importance = issues that are equal in importance同等重要的问题
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We divided the profits into three equal shares.我们把利润平均分成三份。
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The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure/proportions.这部剧的悲剧戏份和喜剧戏份一样多。
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The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television.对方候选人要求得到同样的电视出镜时间。
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“…all men are created
equal…”
“…人生而平等…”U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776)《美国独立宣言》(1776)
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people from different cultures learning to live together on equal terms [=learning to live together as equals]学着平等相处的有着不同文化背景的人们
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making it possible for poor children to compete on an equal footing [=in conditions where they have an equal chance] with other children使贫穷的孩子和其他孩子平等竞争成为可能
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often + to b : having the same mathematical value等值的 —
often + to 2
: not changing : the same for each person（每个人之间）平等的，同等的 -
providing equal opportunities for children of all races为各种族的孩子提供平等的机会
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We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students.我们需要为男女学生制定同等的学业标准。
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equal rights平等的权利
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(US) an equal opportunity employer = (Brit) an equal opportunities employer [=an employer who does not discriminate against people because of their race, religion, etc.]给每个人均等机会的雇主
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formal : able to do what is needed能胜任的 —
+ to
all/other things being equal
— see thing 2 equal /ˈiːkwəl/ noun
plural equals
plural equals
Learner's definition of EQUAL
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: someone or something that is as good, skillful, valuable, etc., as another person or thing同等的人；相等事物 -
I consider him my equal.我认为他和我是一样的。
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They say they are producing wine that is the equal of the best wines in the world. [=that is as good as the best wines in the world]他们说他们正在酿造的酒可以与世界上最好的那些酒相媲美。
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We are all equals here.在这里我们都是平等的。
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He has no equal at chess. = He is without equal at chess. [=no one plays chess as well as he does]在国际象棋界没人是他的对手。
first among equals
— see 1first 3 equal /ˈiːkwəl/ verb
equals US equaled or chiefly British equalled US equaling or chiefly British equalling
equals US equaled or chiefly British equalled US equaling or chiefly British equalling
Learner's definition of EQUAL
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[linking verb] —
used to say that one amount or number is the same as another等于；与…相等 2 [+ object]
a : to be as good as (something else)和…一样好 b : to produce something that is as good as (something else) or to do something as well as (someone else)比得上；敌得过 -
See if you can equal that!看看你是否能比得上！
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a weight lifter attempting to equal his rival's performance试图追平其对手成绩的举重运动员
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No one can equal him in chess.在国际象棋界，没人敌得过他。
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[+ object] : to have the same force, effect, etc., as (something else)（力量、效果等）与…等同 —
usually used as (be) equaled通常用作(be) equaled