B2 adjective 中性

equivalent

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Having the same value, use, meaning, or effect as something else, even if the appearance or form is different. It is frequently used to compare quantities, qualifications, or functions across different systems.

例句

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1

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

2

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

3

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

词族

名词
equivalence
Verb
equate
副词
equivalently
形容词
equivalent
相关
equivalency
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记忆技巧

Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.

快速测验

The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.

正确!

正确答案是: equivalent

例句

1

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

everyday

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

2

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

formal

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

3

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

informal

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

4

In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.

academic

In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.

5

The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.

business

The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.

词族

名词
equivalence
Verb
equate
副词
equivalently
形容词
equivalent
相关
equivalency

常见搭配

roughly equivalent roughly equivalent
functional equivalent functional equivalent
cash equivalent cash equivalent
directly equivalent directly equivalent
substantially equivalent substantially equivalent

常用短语

the equivalent of

the equivalent of

no direct equivalent

no direct equivalent

be equivalent to

be equivalent to

容易混淆的词

equivalent vs equal

Equal refers to identity in size or amount, while equivalent refers to identity in value, function, or meaning.

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使用说明

Equivalent is commonly followed by the preposition 'to'. It is very common in academic and technical writing when translating concepts between different cultures or measurement systems.

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常见错误

Learners often mistakenly use 'with' after equivalent; always use 'to' (e.g., 'equivalent to' not 'equivalent with').

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记忆技巧

Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.

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词源

From the Late Latin word 'aequivalentem', meaning 'having equal power or value'.

语法模式

Used as an adjective: 'X is equivalent to Y' Used as a noun: 'The English equivalent of the word is...' Followed by a noun phrase or a gerund
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文化背景

Often used in international contexts to compare educational degrees or professional certifications across different countries.

快速测验

The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.

正确!

正确答案是: equivalent

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