Equal【v.】
1. to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else（在价值、数量或大小方面）等于
Two plus two equals four.
二加二等于四。
2. to match or achieve the same standard as someone or something else达到（与…相同的标准）
She worked hard to equal her brother's success.
她努力达到她哥哥的成功水平。
● equal to sth
to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else在价值、数量或大小方面与某物相同
One kilometer equals to a thousand meters.
一公里等于一千米。
—> equal【adj.】
1. being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value（数量、大小、程度或价值）相同的，相等的
The two pieces are of equal length.
这两块的长度相同。
2. having the necessary strength, courage, or ability to deal with something能胜任的；能应付的
She felt equal to the task.
她觉得自己能胜任这项任务。
● equal in sth
being the same in a particular aspect在某个方面相同
The two candidates are equal in experience.
两位候选人在经验方面相当。
All rooms are equal in size.
所有房间的大小相同。
—> equal【n.】
1. a person or thing that is of the same quality or status as another同等的人或物
In terms of skill, he has no equal.
在技能方面，无人能与他匹敌。
● be the equal of sb/sth
to be as good as someone or something else与某人/某物同等好
As a painter, he was the equal of the great masters.
作为一名画家，他与那些大师们不相上下。
