等价
Definition
(adj) Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning
Examples
“她很快发现在学习语言时很难找到直接的等价物。”
“这个公式和那个公式等价。”
This formula is equivalent to that one.
“我只想要现金等价物，不要积分。”
I just want cash equivalents, not points.
“北京站到机场，打车和坐地铁在时间上差不多等价。”
From Beijing Station to the airport, taking a taxi and taking the subway are about the same in terms of time.
“他说的话听起来像道歉，可在我们这儿根本不等价。”
What he said sounded like an apology, but around here that doesn't count as one at all.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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