"tantamount" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 等同于
• 相当于

Definition

如果某事 tantamount 于另一件事，它就具有同样的效果、价值或重要性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、书面语环境，常见搭配是 'tantamount to'。常指负面的等同影响，如 'tantamount to cheating'。不是直接同义词，强调效果或严重性相同。

Examples

Ignoring his advice was tantamount to refusing his help.

忽视他的建议**等同于**拒绝他的帮助。

Not telling the truth is tantamount to lying.

不说实话**等同于**撒谎。

Leaving the door open was tantamount to inviting trouble.

开着门**等同于**自找麻烦。

To him, missing the meeting was tantamount to showing disrespect.

对他来说，缺席会议**等同于**不尊重。

Refusing their request was tantamount to starting an argument.

拒绝他们的请求**相当于**挑起争论。

In his eyes, forgetting her birthday was tantamount to betrayal.

在他看来，忘记她的生日**等同于**背叛。