amount to sth phr v [T] 1 to have the same meaning or effect as something, without saying it directly 相当于［等于］某物: What he said amounted to an apology. 他说的话等于是道歉了。 2 to add up to a total of a particular amount 总计，合计: Jenny's debts amount to $1000. 珍妮的债款总计达 1000 元。