equalize
/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/(亦作 -ise)
verb
with obj.
1- make the same in quantity, size, or degree throughout a place or group使相等, 使相同：
the purpose is to equalize the workload among tutors.
目的是为了在导师中平均分配工作量。
1.1
- no obj. become equal to a specified standard or level变得相等（或相同）：
cabin pressure equalized with a hiss of air.
随着气流嘶地一响, 机舱的压力达到了均衡。
1.2
- make uniform in application or effect使平等; 使均等：
Britain is required to equalize pension rights between men and women.
英国被要求实行男女平等的养老金享有权。
1.3
- no obj. level the score in a match by scoring a goal（比赛中）将比分拉平, 打成平局：
Morgan equalized ten minutes into the second half.
下半场比赛进行到十分钟时, 摩根将比分扳平。
派生词
equalization
noun词源
late 16th cent. （in the sense 'be equal to'）： from EQUAL + -IZE, partly suggested by French égaliser.