equal
/ˈiːkwəl/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3230 in the learning path
相等的；平等的
Definitions
adj. The same in amount, value, status, or opportunity.
相等的；平等的
v. To be the same in quantity, value, or quality.
等于；比得上
n. Someone with the same status, ability, or rights as another.
同等的人；匹敌者
Example
We divided the cake into equal pieces for everyone.
我们把蛋糕切成大小相等的小块，分给大家。
Governments should ensure that children from all backgrounds have equal access to quality education and essential healthcare.
政府应确保各种背景的儿童都能平等地获得优质教育和基本医疗服务。
Collocations
- equal opportunities
- equal access
- equal to
- treat as an equal
Word family
- equality (n.)
- equally (adv.)
- unequal (adj.)
- equalise (v.)
Antonyms
- unequal
Usage tip
形容词常接to；动词equal直接接宾语，不加to。
FAQ
- What does equal mean?
- The same in amount, value, status, or opportunity. To be the same in quantity, value, or quality. Someone with the same status, ability, or rights as another.
- How is equal pronounced?
- UK /ˈiːkwəl/, US /ˈiːkwəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
