U1E17 | equal

Word of the day · Mar 11, 2026 · 1m

Equal【v.】

1. to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else（在价值、数量或大小方面）等于

Two plus two equals four.

二加二等于四。

2. to match or achieve the same standard as someone or something else达到（与…相同的标准）

She worked hard to equal her brother's success.

她努力达到她哥哥的成功水平。

● equal to sth

to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else在价值、数量或大小方面与某物相同

One kilometer equals to a thousand meters.

一公里等于一千米。

—> equal【adj.】

1. being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value（数量、大小、程度或价值）相同的，相等的

The two pieces are of equal length.

这两块的长度相同。

2. having the necessary strength, courage, or ability to…