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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionaryequal I \ˈē-kwəl\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin aequalis, from aequuslevel, equal DATE 14th century1. a. (1) of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another (2) identical in mathematical value or logical denotation :equivalent b. like in quality, nature, or status c. like for each member of a group, class, or society provide equal employment opportunities2. regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial3. free from extremes: as a. tranquil in mind or mood b. not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion4. a. capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task b. suitable bored with work not equal to his abilitiesSynonyms: see same II noun DATE 15731. one that is equal insists that women can be absolute equals with men — Anne Bernays2. an equal quantity III transitive verb (equaled or equalled ; equal·ing or equal·ling) DATE 15901. to be equal to; especially : to be identical in value to2. archaic : equalize3. to make or produce something equal toEnglish Etymologyequal late 14c., from L. æqualis "uniform, identical, equal," from æquus "level, even, just," of unknown origin. Parallel formation egal (from O.Frhttp://O.Fr. egal) was in use late 14c.-17c. Equalitarian in reference to the doctrine that all mankind are equal is attested from 1799; equalizer "pistol" is U.S. slang, c.1900.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7☞ equalequal / 5i:kwEl / adjective1. ~ (to sb / sth) the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else (大小、数量、价值等)相同的,同样的；相等的: There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. 这个班男女生人数相等。 One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. 一单位酒精等于半品脱啤酒。 two pieces of wood equal in length / of equal length 两块长度相同的木头 HELP You can use exactly, precisely, approximately, etc. withequal in this meaning. equal 作此义可与 exactly、precisely、approximately 等词连用。2. having the same rights or being treated the same as other people, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered 平等的；同等的: equal rights / pay 平等的权利；同酬 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。 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 HELP You can use more with equal in this meaning. equal 作此义可与 more 连用。3. ~ to sth (formal) having the necessary strength, courage and ability to deal with sth successfully (力气、勇气、能力等)相当的；能胜任的；能应付的: I hope that he proves equal to the challenge. 我希望他最后能应付这一挑战。 ⇨ see also equally IDIOMS ▪ on 7equal 'terms (with sb) having the same advantages and disadvantages as sb else (与某人)处于平等的地位: 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？ ⇨ more at thingnoun a person or thing of the same quality or with the same status, rights, etc. as another 同等的人；相等物: She treats the people who work for her as her equals. 她以平等的身分对待为她工作的人。 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。 ▪ be without 'equal | have no 'equal (formal) to be better than anything else or anyone else of the same type 无以伦比；无敌；无比: He is a player without equal. 他是个无与伦比的运动员。 ▪ 7some (people, members, etc.) are more equal than 'others (saying) although the members of a society, group, etc. appear to be equal, some, in fact, get better treatment than others 有些(人、成员等)比其他的更平等 ORIGIN This phrase is used by one of the pigs in the book 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell: 'All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.' 本短语来自乔治 · 奥威尔所着的《动物庄园》中一头猪所说的话:"所有的动物都平等,但有些动物比其他的动物更平等。"⇨ more at first n. verb(-ll-, US -l-)1. linking verb [V-N] to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else (大小、数量、价值等)与…相等,等于: 2x plus y equals 7 (2x+y=7) 2x 加 y 等于 7。 A metre equals 39.38 inches. 1 米等于 39.38 英寸。 2. [VN] to be as good as sth else or do sth to the same standard as sb else 比得上；敌得过: 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。 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。 With his last jump he equalled the world record. 他的最后一跳平了世界纪录。 3. [VN] to lead to or result in sth 导致；结果为: Cooperation equals success. 合作意味着成功。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of EnglishOxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishequal adj. 1 same in size/quantity/value, etc. VERBS be | become | make sth We moved some of the better players to make the two sides equal. ADV. absolutely, exactly, in every way, precisely Their test results were equal in every way. | almost, nearly, virtually | about, approximately, more or less, roughly The EU nations together have an economy about equal in size to that of the US. | just | at least Fitness is important in sport, but of at least equal importance are skills. PREP. in The two books are more or less equal in length. | to Three feet is roughly equal to one metre. 2 having the same rights VERBS be | be born I believe everyone is born equal. ADV. genuinely, truly 3 equal to sth able to do sth VERBS be, feel, prove, seem I hope that he proves equal to the challenge. | become | make sb I felt that nothing could make me equal to the demands being made of me. ADV. more than I felt more than equal to the task. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionn. Function: adjective 1 Synonyms: SAME 2, duplicate, equivalent, identic, identical, indistinguishable, tantamount Related Words: equable, even, uniform; alike, like; commensurate, corresponding, proportionate Idioms: one and the same Contrasted Words: different, disparate, divergent, diverse, varied; unalike, unequable, uneven; irregular Antonyms: unequal 2 Synonyms: FAIR 4, dispassionate, equitable, impartial, just, nondiscriminatory, objective, unbiased, uncolored, unprejudiced Idioms: without distinction Contrasted Words: discriminating, discriminative, unfair Antonyms: inequitable 3 Synonyms: EVEN 3, equitable, fair 4 Synonyms: EVEN 4, even-up, fifty-fifty 5 Synonyms: PROPORTIONAL, commensurable, commensurate, symmetricaln. Function: noun one that is equal to another in status, achievement, value, meaning, or effect FF1C;he has no equal in common sense and honestyFF1E; Synonyms: counterpart, equivalent, like, match; compare OPPOSITE NUMBER, PARALLEL Related Words: companion, fellow, mate, peer; alter ego, double, twin; competitor, rival; similarn. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: AMOUNT 2, approach, correspond (to), match, partake (of), rival, touch Related Words: compare, parallel; accord, agree, square, tally; reach Idioms: amount to the same thing 2 Synonyms: EVEN 2, equalize 3 to make or produce something equal to (as in quality or value) FF1C;equal that if you canFF1E; Synonyms: match, measure up, meet, rival, tie, touch Related Words: beat, topWebster's Third New International Dictionary, UnabridgedSearch result show the entry is found in: separate but equal , or equal opportunity , or equal opportunity employer , or law of equal areas , or equal-area , or equal-sign , or equal temperamentequalI. \ˈēkwəl\ adjectiveEtymology: Middle English, from Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal + -alis -al1. a. (1) : of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another or others : like < equal quantities of bread for each man > < each placed an equal distance from the door > < equal pay for equal work > (2) : identical in mathematical value or logical denotation :equivalent — often used with to < set each factor equal to zero > < class a is equal to class b if a is included in b and b is included in a — M.R.Cohen & E. Nagel > < the temperature there must have been equal to the freezing point of the sea — Valter Schytt > b. : like, as great as, or the same as another or others in degree, worth, quality, nature, ability, or status < held men to be equal in the sight of God > < work equal to his best > < premature babies … eventually … become equal to children born after a normal time — Morris Fishbein > < of equal interest with the first book > specifically : receiving or entitled to the same treatment or privileges any other individual has or is entitled to < all men are created equal — U.S. Declaration of Independence> c. : like, as great, or the same for each member of a group or class < failing to provide equal opportunities > : uniform in quantity or quality, measure or degree < an equal pressure throughout the system > < the song of the birds … is not equal as to melody and force — Richard Semon >2. : regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial < in equal care to nourish lord in hall or beast in stall — Sidney Lanier > < authors of the past and present should be judged with equaleyes — F.O.Matthiessen >: fair, just < equal laws >3. : free from extremes : equable: as a. : tranquil of mind or mood : showing tranquillity < with equal mind … they fell upon their swords — Philip Murray †1952 > b. : not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion < architecture, always hard, logical, and equal — Osbert Sitwell > : level < the equal plains of … Sicily — Elizabeth B. Browning >4. a. : capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task < neither their financial resources nor their military organization were equal to the task — A.C.Flick > : capable of meeting a demand upon one's ability or resources < he was equal to extended walks by this time — T.B.Costain > b. : suitable, commensurate < work not equal to his abilities >5. archaic : not a matter of concern (as between alternatives) < it was equal to him whether he fell by his enemies in the field or by his creditors in the city — Oliver Goldsmith >Synonyms: see sameII. noun(-s)1. : one that is equal in status (as social position), achievement, or a particular quality : match < humankind as the law views it is a society of equals — B.N.Cardozo > < hardly a man his equal in the field — Elizabeth M. Roberts > < he has no equal in common sense and honesty >2. obsolete : contemporary < profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation — Gal 1:14 (Authorized Version) >3. : an equal quantity or number < if equals are taken from equals, the remainders are equal >4. : one of two or more playing cards held by one player that are consecutive or equivalent in rankIII. verb(equaled or equalled ; equaled or equalled ; equaling orequalling ; equals)transitive verb1. a. archaic : to compare or regard as equal especially in quality < equaling the pleasures of war to social festivity — Sharon Turner > b. archaic : to make equal especially in ability or condition :equalize < the fair democracy of flowers that equals cot and palace — J.G.Whittier > c. obsolete : to make equal in height (as with the ground) : level < cities have been equaled with the ground — Robert Hill >2. : to be equal to (as in quantity or quality) < the migrant population equaled the native population > < for sheer relaxation and comfort I don't know anything to equal it — Keith Munro >specifically : to be identical in value to < two times two equals four > < if the curve xy equals the arc AB >— symbol =3. a. : to make or produce something equal to < equal that if you can > b. obsolete : to make equal return to < the ardent passion … which if he failed to equal — Henry Fielding >intransitive verbobsolete : to be equal < we are so a body strong enough, even as we are, to equal with the king — Shakespeare >Synonyms: see matchIV. adverbobsolete : equally < he is equal ravenous as he is subtle — Shakespeare >

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