1 equal (to sb/sth) the same in size, amount, value, number, level, etc 相等的；同样的: This animal is equal in weight to a small car. 这动物跟一辆小型汽车一样重。They are equal in weight. 他们一样重。They are of equal weight. 他们一样重。Divide it into two equal parts. 把它分成两等份。 [OPP] unequal 反义词为 unequal

2 having the same rights or being treated the same as other people （权利、待遇等方面）平等的: This company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chance of employment to everyone). 这家公司实行机会均等的政策。

3 (formal 正式)equal to sth having the strength, ability etc to do sth 胜任: I'm afraid Bob just isn't equal to the job. 鲍勃恐怕根本做不了这工作。