equivalent

• 表示在价值、数量、功能或意义上与另一事物相等或相当。

Describes something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   Having the same value, amount, meaning, or function as something else.

   等价的

   • One dollar is equivalent to about 0.85 euros.
   • The two words are equivalent in meaning.
   • This certificate is equivalent to a university degree.

   同义词analogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalidenticalinterchangeableparallelsametantamount

   反义词differentunequal

2. Corresponding or comparableB2formal

   Being essentially equal in effect or significance.

   相当的

   • His silence was equivalent to an admission of guilt.
   • The new law is equivalent to the previous one in its impact.
   • A lack of sleep is equivalent to a decline in cognitive function.

   同义词alikeanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalparalleltantamount

   反义词differentdisparatedissimilarincomparableunequal

• 指在价值、数量、功能或意义上与另一事物相等或相当的事物。

A noun referring to something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   A thing that is equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance to something else.

   等同物

   • This diploma is the equivalent of a university degree.
   • The new currency is the equivalent of the old one.
   • She received the equivalent of a full scholarship.

   同义词corollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin

   反义词differentdissimilarunequalunlike

2. Corresponding counterpartB2formal

   A person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.

   对应物

   • The British Prime Minister is the equivalent of the US President in terms of power.
   • This machine is the equivalent of the older model.
   • The role of a manager here is the equivalent of a director in other companies.

   同义词corollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin