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*e·qual¹ /`ikwəl; ˈiːkwəl/
adj
1 the same in size, value, amount etc 〔大小、价值、数量等〕相等的:
Divide the cake mixture into two equal parts. 把蛋糕混合料分成两等份。
be equal to One inch is equal to 2.54 centimetres. 一英寸等于 2.54 厘米。
2 having the same rights, chances etc as everyone else 〔权利、机会等〕平等的:
Democracy is based on the idea that all people are equal. 民主政体以人人平等的观念为基础。
equal rights/opportunities (=the same rights to employment, pay etc for everyone) 平等的权利/机会: equal rights for women 妇女享有的平等权利
on an equal footing/on equal terms (=with neither having an advantage over the other) 以平等的地位/条件: Small businesses can't compete on equal terms with large organizations. 小企业无法在平等条件下与大公司竞争。
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