equate
gb/ɪkwˈeɪt/ us/ɪkwˈeɪt/
B2
英语
~ 8000
azonosít, egyenlővé tesz, egyenlőnek vesz, egyenlő, egyenértékű, egyet jelent, megegyezik, megfelel
动词
B2
FORMAL
1
azonosít
B2
用法模式：
to equate [something] with [something]
Many people wrongly equate success with having a lot of money.
Sokan tévesen azonosítják a sikert azzal, hogy valakinek sok pénze van.
She refuses to equate happiness with a perfect career.
Nem hajlandó a boldogságot egy tökéletes karrierrel azonosítani.
We should not equate being busy with being productive.
Some politicians equate criticism of the government with a lack of patriotism.
学习者例句
He equates love with caring actions.
A szeretetet gondoskodó tettekkel azonosítja.
Some parents equate good grades with intelligence.
Egyes szülők a jó jegyeket az intelligenciával azonosítják.
Do you equate freedom with having more money?
They equate a big house with a good life.
常见错误：
Learners often confuse 'equate' with 'equal'. Use 'equal' when you talk about things actually having the same number, size, or amount (e.g., 'Two plus two equals four'). Use 'equate' when you talk about people’s ideas or judgments (e.g., 'People often equate wealth with happiness'). Learners also often say *'equate A to B'* in this sense; in modern English, 'equate A with B' is more natural for the meaning 'to consider A and B as the same'.
含义
consider two things as equal
搭配
equate success with money
|equate happiness with
|tend to equate
|cannot equate
|equate beauty with youth
|equate A with B
近义词
identify (Often used in the pattern 'identify A with B'; slightly more neutral and less formal than 'equate' in some contexts.)
反义词
distinguish (Focuses on seeing or stating the differences between things instead of treating them as the same.)
主题
thinking
|society
|language
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
To think that one thing is the same as, or almost the same as, another thing.
To regard one thing as the same as, or very similar to, another thing in value, meaning, or importance.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
用法模式：
to equate [quantity] to [quantity]
In this step we equate the two sides of the equation and solve for x.
Ebben a lépésben egyenlővé tesszük az egyenlet két oldalát, majd megoldjuk az egyenletet x-re.
Economists often equate supply and demand to find the equilibrium price.
A közgazdászok gyakran egyenlővé teszik a kínálatot és a keresletet az egyensúlyi ár meghatározásához.
If we equate distance to speed multiplied by time, we can rearrange the formula easily.
The model equates energy loss with heat produced in the system.
学习者例句
First, equate the left side and the right side of the formula.
Először egyenlővé tesszük a képlet bal és jobb oldalát.
We equate x plus 3 to 10 and then solve for x.
Az x + 3 kifejezést egyenlővé tesszük 10-zel, majd megoldjuk az egyenletet.
In this graph, we equate cost and price to find the balance point.
The teacher shows how to equate the two expressions.
常见错误：
Learners may use this technical sense in everyday speech where simple 'equal' is better, for example saying *'We equate two plus two four'* instead of 'Two plus two equals four'. Also, in mathematics, both 'equate A to B' and 'equate A with B' appear, but 'equate A to B' is more frequent when you mean 'set A equal to B' in a calculation step.
含义
treat two quantities as equal
搭配
equate the two sides
|equate demand and supply
|equate A and B
|equate pressure
|equate units
|equate costs and benefits
近义词
set equal (Very close in meaning, but more informal and usually used only in mathematical or technical explanations.)
反义词
distinguish between (Emphasizes keeping quantities, variables, or concepts separate instead of declaring them equal.)
主题
math
|science
|education
释义
To say or show that two numbers, amounts, or expressions are the same in math or in a formal rule.
To show, state, or set that two amounts, expressions, or variables are mathematically or formally equal.
动词
C1
FORMAL
3
用法模式：
to equate to [something]
Under the new law, failing to report the incident equates to breaking company policy.
Az új törvény értelmében az eset bejelentésének elmulasztása egyenértékű a vállalati szabályzat megszegésével.
In this reward system, ten points equate to one dollar in store credit.
Ebben a jutalmazási rendszerben tíz pont egy dollárnyi bolti jóváírásnak felel meg.
Three feet roughly equate to just under one meter.
For many workers, a missed paycheck can equate to serious financial trouble.
学习者例句
In this game, 100 coins equate to one extra life.
Ebben a játékban 100 érme egy plusz életnek felel meg.
For him, working late every day equates to being a good employee.
Számára az, hogy mindennap későig dolgozik, egyet jelent azzal, hogy jó alkalmazott.
In some places, driving very fast can equate to dangerous driving.
Two semesters of study equate to one year of classes.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use this pattern for very simple equality where 'is' is more natural, e.g. *'Three plus three equates to six'* instead of 'Three plus three is six.' 'Equate to' is more common when talking about effects, value, or official rules, not basic math facts.
含义
be equal in effect or value
搭配
equate to
|equates to
|equated to
|practically equates to
|almost equates to
|effectively equates to
近义词
amount to (Common in everyday English; focuses on the end result or practical effect rather than formal equality.)
反义词
fall short of (Shows that something is less than or does not fully reach the value or effect of something else.)
主题
law
|society
|math
|core_vocabulary
|science
释义
To be the same in effect, value, or meaning as something else.
To be the same as something else in effect, value, or meaning, especially in rules, measurements, or official descriptions.
语法
词典原形
equate
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈeɪt/
US/ɪkwˈeɪt/
音节与重音
equate （1 个音节）
词形变化
Verb
- Base: equate
- 3rd Person Singular: equates
- Present Participle: equating
- Past: equated
词族
Forms
equates
verb
equating
verb
equated
verb
Related words
equivalent
adjective B1
equivalence
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unequal
adjective B2
inequality
noun B2
Advanced or less common
equivalently
adverb
equitable
adjective C1
相关表达
equate something with something
1/ɪkwˈeɪt sˈʌmθɪŋ wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
consider one thing the same as another
To think that one thing is the same as, or almost the same as, another thing.
例句
- It is a mistake to equate success with fame.
- Many people equate hard work with long hours in the office.
- She refuses to equate health with being thin.
equate to
1/ɪkwˈeɪt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
be the same in effect or value
To have the same effect, value, or meaning as something else.
例句
- In this grading system, an A equates to a score of 90 or above.
- For many families, losing a job equates to losing their health insurance.