equity

• 名词，指公平、公正、不偏不倚的品质；在金融中指公司发行的股票价值，或资产减去负债后的净值。

A noun referring to the quality of being fair and impartial, or in finance, the value of shares issued by a company or the value of a property after deducting any debts owed on it.

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1. Fairness and justiceB2formal

   The quality of being fair and impartial.

   公平正义

   • The judge ruled based on principles of equity.
   • Equity in the workplace ensures equal opportunities for all.
   • The new policy promotes social equity.

   同义词disinterestednessfair-mindednessfairnessimpartialityjusticeneutralityobjectivity

   反义词biasinequityinjusticepartialityprejudiceunfairness

2. Value of ownershipB2formalbusiness

   The value of shares issued by a company, or the value of an asset after debts are paid.

   所有权价值

   • The company raised capital by selling equity.
   • He owns a 30% equity stake in the startup.
   • Home equity is the difference between the property's value and the mortgage owed.

   同义词stake

3. System of lawC1formalbritishlegal

   A branch of law that supplements common law and provides remedies when legal rules are insufficient.

   衡平法

   • The case was heard in the court of equity.
   • Equity law allows for injunctions and specific performance.
   • The principle of equity overrides strict legal rules in this matter.

   同义词chancery