1. to be the same in number, amount, or value as something else
在數量、金額或價值上與另一事物相同
Two plus two equals four.
二加二等於四。
The total cost equals the sum of all the parts.
總成本等於所有零件的總和。
Equal Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
equal
verb
快速理解
What does "Equal" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Equal"?
「equal」作動詞時，主要表示在數量、價值或程度上達到相同，或用於比較兩者是否相當。
- 1
數值相等
EN: to be the same in number, amount, or value as something else
翻譯: 在數量、金額或價值上與另一事物相同。
- 2
比得上、匹敵
EN: to be as good as someone or something else
翻譯: 在品質、能力或成就上與他人或他物相當。
- 3
導致相同結果
EN: to result in or produce a particular total or effect
翻譯: 導致特定的總和或產生相同的效果。
小提醒：注意「equal」作動詞時，主詞通常是事物或數字，表示「等於」，而非「使...相等」。「使相等」通常用「make equal」或「equalize」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Equal" in English）
How to pronounce "Equal" in English?"Equal" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Equal" from YouTube Videos
How Much Equity to Give Your Cofounder - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“your company becomes far more viable because your co-founders are all motivated. you know, in the past I've said that most companies should have equal equity splits.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Equal"?How does "Equal" change by context?
2. to match or be as good as someone or something else
與某人或某事物相匹敵或一樣好
Her latest performance equals her best work.
她最近的表現與她最好的作品不相上下。
No one can equal his skill in negotiation.
在談判技巧上，沒有人能與他匹敵。
3. to result in or produce a particular outcome
導致或產生特定的結果
His careless mistake equaled a huge loss for the company.
他粗心的錯誤導致公司蒙受巨大損失。
In this game, a single error can equal defeat.
在這場比賽中，一個失誤就可能意味著失敗。
4. to treat or regard as equal
將...視為平等對待
The law should equal all citizens in their rights.
法律應在權利上平等對待所有公民。
We must equal the opportunities for men and women in the workplace.
我們必須讓男性和女性在工作場所享有平等的機會。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Equal"?How to make natural sentences with "Equal"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| equal + noun | 等於（某數值或事物） | His score equals the world record. (他的分數平了世界紀錄。) |
| be equal to + noun | 與…相等；相當於 | One kilometer is equal to 0.621 miles. (一公里等於0.621英里。) |
| equal + noun + in + noun | 在（某方面）與…匹敵 | She equals him in determination. (她在決心上與他不相上下。) |
| A and B equal C | A 與 B 相加等於 C | Two and two equal four. (二加二等於四。) |
| nothing equals + noun | 沒有什麼比得上… | Nothing equals the joy of seeing an old friend. (沒有什麼比得上見到老朋友的喜悅。) |
用法說明
How is "Equal" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Equal"?
equal doing vs equal to do
- 在現代標準英語中，equal 作為動詞時，其後直接接名詞或名詞片語作為受詞，表示「等於、相當於」。
- 結構 equal doing 是不正確的，因為 equal 是及物動詞，後面不接動名詞 (V-ing) 來表示等式關係。
- 結構 equal to do 也是不正確的。正確的用法是 equal + 名詞，或使用形容詞片語 be equal to + 名詞/V-ing（表示「能勝任…」）。
- 常見錯誤是將形容詞用法 be equal to 與動詞 equal 混淆，或在動詞後錯誤地加上介系詞 to。
對比範例： EN: Ten dollars equals the price of a coffee. 翻譯: 十塊錢等於一杯咖啡的價格。
EN:He is equal to the task of managing the project.
翻譯:他足以勝任管理這個專案的工作。
總結建議
作為動詞時，記住「equal」是及物動詞，直接加上名詞受詞即可，切勿在後面加上「to」或使用「doing」形式。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Equal" and similar words?How to choose "Equal" vs alternatives?
equal vs match
「equal」強調在數量、價值或程度上完全相同；「match」則強調在特性、品質或外觀上相配或相當。
equal vs equate
「equal」表示狀態上的相等；「equate」表示主動將兩事物視為或使其相等。
equal vs balance
「equal」指兩邊完全相同；「balance」指使不同部分達到穩定或和諧的狀態。
口語用法
How is "Equal" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Equal"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的話，特別是關於比較或計算結果。 EN: He was like, "If A equals B, then we're good." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「如果A等於B，那我們就沒問題了。」
EN:So she goes, "My score equals yours, so it's a tie."
翻譯:然後她就說：「我的分數等於你的，所以是平手。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會用重音或拉長音節來強調「相等」的事實，常帶有驚訝或不滿的情緒。 EN: That totally equals cheating in my book! 翻譯: 這在我看來完全等於作弊！
EN:You think working from home equals not working at all?
翻譯:你以為在家工作就等於完全沒在工作嗎？
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，有時會用 "equal to..." 或 "equals..." 作為短暫的停頓填充詞，後面再接上真正的比較內容。 EN: The new policy is, equal to... well, a total disaster. 翻譯: 新政策簡直等於... 嗯，一場徹底的災難。
EN:For him, success equals... you know, having peace of mind.
翻譯:對他來說，成功等於... 你知道的，就是內心平靜。
正式書寫注意：在學術、商業或正式文件中，應避免將 "equal" 用於上述口語的引述或填充停頓用法。正式文體中，它應嚴格用於表述數學等式或邏輯上的等同關係，且句子結構需完整嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Equal"?What fixed phrases with "Equal" should I remember?
equal something
equal + noun (quantity/achievement)
在數量、價值或成就上與某事物相同
equal someone in something
equal + someone + in + noun (skill/quality)
在某種技能或品質上與某人匹敵
be equaled by
be + equaled + by + noun
被某事物所比得上或相匹敵
equal the best
equal + the + superlative
達到最佳水準
never to be equaled
never + to be + equaled
無可比擬的，無法被超越的
hard to equal
adjective + to + equal
難以匹敵的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Equal"?Which "Equal" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The population of city A equals to city B.
✓The population of city A equals that of city B.
When 'equal' is used as a transitive verb, it does not take the preposition 'to'. The object must be comparable to the subject. Use 'that of' or a specific noun to make the comparison clear.
×This result is equal with our expectations.
✓This result equals our expectations.
The verb 'equal' is transitive and does not require a preposition like 'with' or 'to'. The correct structure is 'A equals B'.
×We need to equal the standards.
✓We need to meet the standards.
'Equal' means to be identical in value, quantity, or status. For achieving a required level or standard, verbs like 'meet', 'reach', or 'achieve' are more natural and common.
×I equal my brother in height.
✓I am equal to my brother in height.
When describing a state of being the same, the adjective phrase 'be equal to' is used. The verb 'equal' is more often used for mathematical equivalence or matching a specific value/achievement.
×The company's profits equaled last year.
✓The company's profits equaled last year's.
When comparing, ensure the objects are parallel. 'Profits' should be compared to 'last year's (profits)', not to the time period 'last year' itself.
×It doesn't equal.
✓It is not equal. / They are not equal.
'Equal' as a verb typically requires an object (A equals B). In isolation, to state that things are not the same, the adjective form 'be not equal' is more natural and complete.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Equal"?What are tense/participle forms of "Equal"?
equals(3rd_singular)equalling(present_participle)equalled(past)equalled(past_participle)