equal/'iːkwəl/

a.

➊ having the same size, amount, etc.

➋ having the same rights, chances, etc. as other people

v. be the same in size, amount, etc. as sth else

➭ pp. pt.& ing.〈英〉-ll-；〈美〉-l-

a.

➊ 相等的：Cut the cake into four equal parts. 把蛋糕切成均等的4份。

◇The two bags are equal in weight. 这两个袋子重量相等。

◇[equal to sth] One metre is equal to one hundred centimetres. 1米等于100厘米。

➋ 平等的：All people are equal. 所有人都是平等的。

◇equal rights for women 赋予妇女的平等权利

v. [T] 等于，与…相等：Three plus two equals five. 3加2等于5。

◇One metre equals one hundred centimetres. 1米等于100厘米。

equal

equality

adequate

常犯错误

✗ An hour equals to 60 minutes.

✓ An hour equals 60 minutes.

✓ An hour is equal to 60 minutes. 1小时等于60分钟。

[✌equal可作及物动词用，后面直接接宾语，不需要to]