equal

adj.

1. （大小、数量、价值等）相同的，同样的；相等的
   the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else
   1. There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.
      这个班男女生人数相等。
   2. One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer.
      一单位酒精等于半品脱啤酒。
   3. two pieces of wood equal in length/of equal length
      两块长度相同的木头
2. 平等的；同等的
   having the same rights or being treated the same as other people, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered
   1. equal rights/pay
      平等的权利；同酬
   2. The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone) .
      这家公司的政策是人人机会均等。
   3. the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
      对更平等的社会的向往
3. （力气、勇气、能力等）相当的；能胜任的；能应付的
   having the necessary strength, courage and ability to deal with sth successfully
   1. I hope that he proves equal to the challenge.
      我希望他最后能应付这一挑战。

noun

1. 同等的人；相等物
   a person or thing of the same quality or with the same status, rights, etc. as another
   1. She treats the people who work for her as her equals.
      她以平等的身份对待为她工作的人。
   2. Our cars are the equal of those produced anywhere in the world.
      我们的汽车可与世界上任何地方生产的汽车媲美。

verb

1. （大小、数量、价值等）与…相等，等于
   to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else
   1. 2x plus y equals 7 (2x+y=7)
      2x加y等于7。
   2. A metre equals 39.38 inches.
      1米等于39.38英寸。
2. 比得上；敌得过
   to be as good as sth else or do sth to the same standard as sb else
   1. This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled.
      这一成就可能任何时候都没有能与之匹敌的。
   2. Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians.
      只有对政客的厌恶才能与她对宗教的憎恨同日而语。
   3. With his last jump he equalled the world record.
      他的最后一跳平了世界纪录。
3. 导致；结果为
   to lead to or result in sth
   1. Cooperation equals success.
      合作意味着成功。

in AM, use 美国英语用 equaling, equaled


1. ADJ 同样的;相等的
   If two things are equal or if one thing is equal to another, they are the same in size, number, standard, or value.
   1. Investors can borrow an amount equal to the property's purchase price.
      投资者可以获得与房产购买价格相等的借款额。
   2. ...in a population having equal numbers of men and women...
      在男女人数相等的人口中
   3. Research and teaching are of equal importance.
      研究和教学同样重要。
2. ADJ-GRADED （权利、待遇等）平等的，均等的
   If different groups of people have equal rights or are given equal treatment, they have the same rights or are treated the same as each other, however different they are.
   1. We will be justly demanding equal rights at work.
      我们将要求享有工作中应得的平等权利。
   2. ...the commitment to equal opportunities.
      对机会均等的承诺
   3. ...new legislation allowing building societies to compete on equal terms with their competitors.
      允许建房互助协会与其竞争者平等竞争的新法规
3. ADJ-GRADED （指人的权利和机会）平等的，均等的
   If you say that people are equal, you mean that they have or should have the same rights and opportunities as each other.
   1. We are equal in every way...
      我们在各个方面都是平等的。
   2. At any gambling game, everyone is equal.
      在任何赌博游戏中，每个人都机会均等。
4. N-COUNT （能力、地位或权利等）同样的人，相当的人
   Someone who is your equal has the same ability, status, or rights as you have.
   1. She was one of the boys, their equal...
      她也是男孩子们中的一员，和他们不相上下。
   2. You should have married somebody more your equal.
      你本应该和一个更门当户对的人结婚。
5. ADJ-GRADED 胜任的；能应付的
   If someone is equal to a particular job or situation, they have the necessary ability, strength, or courage to deal successfully with it.
   1. She was determined that she would be equal to any test the corporation put to them...
      她下定决心要成功应对公司对他们的任何考验。
   2. The guards were equal to anything.
      那些卫兵能够应对任何事情。
6. V-LINK 等于；（在数量上）和…相同
   If something equals a particular number or amount, it is the same as that amount or the equivalent of that amount.
   1. 9 percent interest less 7 percent inflation equals 2 percent...
      9%的利息减去7%的通货膨胀率等于2%。
   2. The average pay rise equalled 1.41 times inflation.
      薪水的平均增长幅度是通货膨胀率的1.41倍。
7. VERB 比得上;与…相当
   To equal something or someone means to be as good or as great as them.
   1. The victory equalled Southend's best in history...
      那次胜利堪比索森德历史上最漂亮的获胜。
   2. No amount of money can equal memories like that.
      再多的金钱也比不上那样的记忆。
8. PHRASE 出类拔萃;无与伦比
   If you say that someone or something has no equal, you think that there is nothing that is as good as them or that reaches the same standard.
   1. As a pastor, it can be argued he has no equal...
      作为牧师，他可以说是出类拔萃。
   2. The film demands attention, and has no equal in cinema history.
      那部电影众人瞩目，在电影史上无与伦比。
9. PHRASE 如果其他条件不变;如无意外情况发生
   If you say 'other things being equal' or 'all things being equal' when talking about a possible situation, you mean if nothing unexpected happens or if there are no other factors which affect the situation.
   1. Other things being equal, most tenants would prefer single to shared rooms...
      如果其他条件不变，大多数房客都愿意住单人间而不会选择与他人同住。
   2. All things being equal, should it matter who earns most money?
      如果一切不变，谁赚的钱最多有什么关系吗？

1. We were brainwashed to believe we were all equal.
   我们被洗了脑，认为人人都是平等的。
2. I hope they continue to fight for equal justice after I'm gone
   我希望我走了以后他们能继续为司法公正而战。
3. People of all social standings should be given equal opportunities for dialogue
   社会各阶层的人们都应该拥有平等的对话机会。
4. Investors can borrow an amount equal to the property's purchase price.
   投资者可以获得与房产购买价格相等的借款额。
5. Research and teaching are of equal importance.
   研究和教学同样重要。
6. We will be justly demanding equal rights at work.
   我们将要求享有工作中应得的平等权利。
7. We are equal in every way
   我们在各个方面都是平等的。
8. She was one of the boys, their equal
   她也是男孩子们中的一员，和他们不相上下。
9. You should have married somebody more your equal.
   你本应该和一个更门当户对的人结婚。
10. She was determined that she would be equal to any test the corporation put to them
    她下定决心要成功应对公司对他们的任何考验。
11. The guards were equal to anything.
    那些卫兵能够应对任何事情。
12. 9 percent interest less 7 percent inflation equals 2 percent
    9%的利息减去7%的通货膨胀率等于2%。
13. The average pay rise equalled 1.41 times inflation.
    薪水的平均增长幅度是通货膨胀率的1.41倍。
14. The victory equalled Southend's best in history
    那次胜利堪比索森德历史上最漂亮的获胜。
15. No amount of money can equal memories like that.
    再多的金钱也比不上那样的记忆。
16. As a pastor, it can be argued he has no equal
    作为牧师，他可以说是出类拔萃。
17. The film demands attention, and has no equal in cinema history.
    那部电影众人瞩目，在电影史上无与伦比。
18. Other things being equal, most tenants would prefer single to shared rooms
    如果其他条件不变，大多数房客都愿意住单人间而不会选择与他人同住。
19. As a hub of finance and communications, Paris is now almost equal to London.
    作为一个金融和交通中心，巴黎现在几乎可媲美伦敦。
20. He called it 'rank hypocrisy' that the government was now promoting equal rights.
    他把目前政府提倡平等权利的举措称为“彻头彻尾的伪善”。
21. In many respects Asian women see themselves as equal to their men.
    在很多方面，亚洲女性都认为自己和丈夫是平等的。
22. I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people
    我终于发现了一个可以和体格健全的人平等竞争的体育项目。
23. The tests and teacher assessments have equal weighting.
    考试成绩和老师的评定各占一半权重。
24. Women in our country enjoy equal rights with men.
    在我国妇女享有同男子平等的权利。
25. Men and women enjoy equal pay for equal work.
    男女同工同酬。
26. He speaks Englih and French with equal fluency.
    他说英语和法语同样流利。
27. All countries, big or small, should be equal.
    国家不论大小，应该一律平等。
28. Are you on equal footing with her?
    你和她的地位平等吗？
29. We hold that all nations should be equal.
    我们认为所有国家都应一律平等。

adj.

on equal terms (with sb)

• （与某人）处于平等的地位
  having the same advantages and disadvantages as sb else
  1. Can our industry compete on equal terms with its overseas rivals?
     我们的工业能与海外对手以平等的地位竞争吗？

all/other things being equal

• 如果所有条件保持不变；如果其他情况一样
  if the conditions stay the same; if other conditions are the same
  1. All things being equal, we should finish the job tomorrow.
     一切照常的话，我们明天应该能完成这项工作。

n.

be without equal

have no equal

• 无与伦比；无敌；无比
  to be better than anything else or anyone else of the same type
  1. He is a player without equal.
     他是个无与伦比的运动员。

some (people, members, etc.) are more equal than others

• 有些（人、成员等）比其他的更平等
  although the members of a society, group, etc. appear to be equal, some, in fact, get better treatment than others

first among equals

• 第一把手；首要的事物
  the person or thing with the highest status in a group

noun

1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

   Synonym:    peermatchcompeer

verb

1. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
   1. let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
   2. The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

   Synonym:    matchequalizeequaliseequate

2. be identical or equivalent to
   1. One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!

   Synonym:    be

3. be equal to in quality or ability
   1. Nothing can rival cotton for durability
   2. Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
   3. Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents

   Synonym:    touchrivalmatch

adj

1. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
   1. she had adequate training
   2. her training was adequate
   3. she was adequate to the job
   4. he was equal to the task

   Synonym:    adequate

2. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
   1. on equal terms
   2. all men are equal before the law