equivalence
equivalence — 名詞
1. the fact that two or more things are the same in amount, value, purpose, or qual
相等；同等
在數量、價值或性質上相同的事實
the fact that two or more things are the same in amount, value, purpose, or quality
The equivalence of the two currencies made shopping across the border easy for local people.
這兩種貨幣的相等價值讓當地人跨境購物變得容易。
collocation: equivalence of [two things]
Benjamin discovered the equivalence between his foreign diploma and a local university degree.
Benjamin 發現他的外國文憑與本地大學學位之間具有同等效力。
collocation: equivalence between [X] and [Y]
Before joining the program, Soraya had to prove the equivalence of her foreign qualifications.
在加入該計畫之前，Soraya 必須證明她的外國學經歷與本地資格相當。
The university confirmed the equivalence of online and in-person courses for graduation credit.
該大學確認線上課程與實體課程在畢業學分上具有同等效力。
The Japanese word 'omotenashi' has no direct equivalence in English, blending hospitality with anticipation of guests' needs.
日語的 'omotenashi' 在英語中沒有直接的對應詞，因為它將款待與預先設想客人需求結合在一起。
- equality
emphasises identical measure or quantity; less formal and more common than equivalence
- parity
formal; used especially for status, value, or currency exchange rates
- correspondence
suggests a point-by-point matching between two sets of things
- difference
the state of not being the same in amount or value
- inequality
formal antonym emphasising unequal distribution or status
文法句型
equivalence of [two or more things]
equivalence between [X] and [Y]
用法筆記
Uncountable; most often used in academic or formal contexts when comparing values, credentials, or quantities across systems.
常見錯誤
2. a state in which two systems, groups, or ideas are regarded as having equal stat
對等；均衡
系統或群體間地位、影響力或效果相等的狀態
a state in which two systems, groups, or ideas are regarded as having equal status or effect
Emre argued that full-time and part-time jobs lack true equivalence in terms of benefits.
Emre 認為全職與兼職工作在福利方面缺乏真正的對等性。
pattern: lack equivalence in terms of...
The treaty established an equivalence between the rights of citizens in both countries.
該條約確立了兩國公民權利之間的對等關係。
collocation: establish an equivalence between
Anjali's research explored the moral equivalence of actions taken by both sides during the conflict.
Anjali 的研究探討了衝突期間雙方行為的道德對等性。
The lawyer questioned the equivalence of the two agreements, noting that one had stricter rules.
律師對兩份協議的對等關係提出質疑，指出其中一份規範更為嚴格。
The trade agreement established an equivalence between organic certifications in Canada and Japan, making export easier for farmers.
這項貿易協定建立了加拿大與日本有機認證之間的對等關係，讓農民出口更加便利。
- balance
more common; suggests equal weight, force, or distribution
- symmetry
formal; implies matching structure or arrangement on both sides
- equilibrium
formal; a state of balance between opposing forces or influences
文法句型
an equivalence between [X] and [Y]
equivalence of [things]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense can appear with the indefinite article ('an equivalence') when referring to a specific balanced relationship between two systems.