Equal Meaning in English
word
释义
If two or more things are equal, they are the same in amount, size, value, or importance. It can also describe people having the same rights, status, or opportunities.
用法与细微差别
Common patterns: 'be equal to', 'equal pay', 'equal rights', and in math 'A equals B'. 'Same' is often more natural for everyday identity ('These are the same'), while 'equal' is common for amount, value, fairness, and formal contexts. As a verb, 'equal' means 'be the same as' or 'match'.
例句
Two plus two equals four.
basic
The two boxes are equal in size.
basic
Everyone should have equal rights.
basic
I do equal work, so I expect equal pay.
natural
No one on this team is above anyone else—we're all equal here.
natural
Her latest album doesn't quite equal her first one, but it's still good.
natural