| 单词 | equal |
| 释义 | Word Frequency equal(ˈiːkwəl) adjective 1. (often foll by to or with) identical in size, quantity, degree, intensity, etc; the same (as) 2. having identical privileges, rights, status, etc everyone is equal before the law 3. having uniform effect or application equal opportunities 4. evenly balanced or proportioned the game was equal between the teams 5. (usually foll by to) having the necessary or adequate strength, ability, means, etc (for) to be equal to one's work 6. another word for equivalent (sense 3a) noun 7. a person or thing equal to another, esp in merit, ability, etc he has no equal when it comes to boxing verbWord forms: equals, equalling, equalledWord forms: US equals, equaling or equaled ▶ USAGE The use of more equal as in from now on their relationship will be a more equal one is acceptable in modern English usage. Equally is preferred to equally as in sentences such as reassuring the victims is equally important. Just as is preferred to equally as in sentences such as their surprise was just as great as his8. (transitive) to be equal to; correspond to; match my offer equals his 9. (intransitive; usually foll by out) to become equal or level 10. (transitive) to make, perform, or do something equal to to equal the world record 11. (transitive) archaic to make equal Derived forms equally (ˈequally) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin aequālis, from aequus level, of obscure origin |
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