equivalent
名词
定义 equivalent 名词
- C1Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
Something that has the same amount, value, purpose, or qualities as something else.
等值；相等；等同
There isn't a direct English equivalent of "bon appétit", so we've adopted the French expression.
英语中没有直接对应于「bon appétit」的词，所以我们采用了这个法语表达。
The annual death toll from this disease is ten thousand, which is the equivalent of this town's entire population.
这种疾病每年造成的死亡人数为一万人，相当于这个城镇的总人口。
They are seeking a less expensive equivalent that will provide the same effectiveness as the current product.
他们正在寻找一种较便宜但能提供与当前产品相同效果的替代品。
形容词
定义 equivalent 形容词
- C1
Having the same amount, value, purpose, or qualities.
等值的；相等的；等同的
She holds an equivalent position at the new company, but with a better salary.
她在新公司担任同等职位，但薪水更高。
Is $50 roughly equivalent to £30?
50美元大约等于30英镑吗？
The upgraded version of this software offers equivalent functionality, but at a faster speed.
这个软件的升级版本提供相同的功能，但速度更快。