单词 | equal |
释义 | equal (once / 32 pages) 1adjnv 2adj Things that are the same size or have the same traits are said to be equal. When it comes to people, being equal means everyone has the same rights and opportunities — and responsibilities. When two or more things are level or balanced, they are said to be equal. This balance can refer to volume, weight, or quantity, or any other trait being compared. In a contest in which each side has the same chance of winning, the match is said to be equal. And when a person is considered at the same level with another in some respect, he or she is said to be that person's equal. WORD FAMILYequal: coequal, equaled, equaling, equalise, equality, equalize, equalled, equalling, equally, equals, equate, unequal+/coequal: coequally/equable: equablest, equably/equaled: unequaled/equalisation: equalisations/equalise: equalisation, equalised, equaliser, equalises, equalising/equalised: unequalised/equalitarian: equalitarianism/equality: equalitarian, equalities, inequality/equalization: equalizations/equalize: equalization, equalized, equalizer, equalizes, equalizing/equalized: unequalized/equalizer: equalizers/equalled: unequalled/equate: equable, equatability, equated, equates, equating, equation, equator/equation: equations/equator: equatorial, equators/equatorial: equatorially, equatorials/inequality: inequalities/unequal: unequally USAGE EXAMPLESFor the first time since 1893, there are an equal number of Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) That would roughly equal all revenue generated by the NFL. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) The new film revolves around Reynolds’s determination to keep performing and Fisher’s equal determination to protect her mother and see her hopes fulfilled. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) 1 1adj having the same quantity, value, or measure as another on equal terms all men are equal before the law Syn|Ant commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent comparableable to be compared or worthy of comparison equivalent, tantamountbeing essentially equal to something close, tight(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched coequalhaving the same standing before the law coordinateof equal importance, rank, or degree equidistantthe same distance apart at every point equilateralhaving all sides or faces equal even, fifty-fiftyequal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced half-and-halfin equal parts isochronal, isochronousequal in duration or interval isoclinal, isoclinichaving equal magnetic inclinations isometric, isometricalhaving equal dimensions or measurements isothermalof a process or change taking place at constant temperature quitson equal terms by payment or requital even, level, tiedof the score in a contest sameclosely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree unequal poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure incommensuratenot corresponding in size or degree or extent anisometric, unsymmetricalhaving unsymmetrical parts or unequal dimensions or measurements mismatched, uneven(of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents nonequivalentnot equal or interchangeable in value, quantity, or significance odds-onhaving a better than even chance of success unbalanceddebits and credits are not equal unequalised, unequalizednot caused to be equal 2n a person who is of equal standing with another in a group Syn|Hypo|Hyper compeer, match, peer associate a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor coeval, contemporarya person of nearly the same age as another gangsta(Black English) a member of a youth gang backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitutesomeone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) replacement, successora person who follows next in order townsmana person from the same town as yourself adjuncta person who is an assistant or subordinate to another affiliatea subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization ally, friendan associate who provides cooperation or assistance bedfellowa temporary associate collaborator, cooperator, pardner, partneran associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest colleague, confrere, fellowa person who is member of one's class or profession co-worker, colleague, fellow worker, workfellowan associate that one works with locum, locum tenenssomeone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession fellow member, memberone of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) participantsomeone who takes part in an activity shipmatean associate on the same ship with you double, stunt man, stunt womana stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts alternate, replacement, surrogatesomeone who takes the place of another person mate, teammatea fellow member of a team individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul a human being 3v be identical or equivalent to One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days! Syn|Ant|Hypo be differ be different correspond, equate be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tallybe compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics correspond, represent, stand fortake the place of or be parallel or equivalent to translatebe equivalent in effect consistbe consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous lookaccord in appearance with answermatch or correspond coincidebe the same alignbe or come into adjustment with correlateto bear a reciprocal or mutual relation parallelbe parallel to duplicate, parallel, twinduplicate or match squarebe compatible with bear out, corroborate, support, underpinsupport with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm resembleappear like; be similar or bear a likeness to conform to, fit, meetsatisfy a condition or restriction homologizebe homologous befit, beseem, suitaccord or comport with accord, agree, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonizego together patternform a pattern adherebe compatible or in accordance with rhyme, rimebe similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable 4v be equal to in quality or ability Syn|Hyper match, rival, touch equalise, equalize, equate, match make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching compete, contend, vie compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others 5v make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper equalise, equalize, equate, match match, rival, touch be equal to in quality or ability homologise, homologize make homologous homogenise, homogenizecause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing draw, tiefinish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. alter, change, modify cause to change; make different; cause a transformation adj having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task he was equal to the task Syn|Ant adequate adequate to, capable, equal to, up to having the requisite qualities for competentadequate for the purpose satisfactorygiving satisfaction inadequate, unequal lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task deficient, lacking, wantinginadequate in amount or degree incapable, incompetent, unequal tonot meeting requirements short-handed, short-staffed, undermanned, understaffedinadequate in number of workers or assistants etc. unsatisfactorynot giving satisfaction |
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