equality

/iˈkwɒləti/ (bre, ipa) · /iˈkwɑːləti/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈkwä-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)

equality — noun

  • equalitysingular
  • equalitiesplural

1. the principle that all members of a society should share the same rights, opport

1.名詞B2
釋義

the principle that all members of a society should share the same rights, opportunities, and treatment, regardless of their background, gender, race, or beliefs

例句

The new law guarantees equality for all citizens regardless of their gender.

guarantees equality for [group]

Aylin believes that true equality means everyone gets the same opportunities in life.

同義詞
  • fairness

    broader term focusing on just and reasonable treatment rather than strict sameness

  • justice

    adds a legal and moral dimension; what is right and deserved by law

  • equity

    recognises that different groups may need different support to reach the same outcome

反義詞
  • inequality

    the direct opposite; unfair differences in status, rights, or opportunities

  • discrimination

    unfair treatment of specific groups, often on grounds of race, gender, or age

文法句型

equality + for + group

equality + of + noun

equality + between + groups

用法筆記

Often used with modifiers such as racial, gender, social, or economic to specify the area of life being discussed. Frequently appears in the pattern 'equality of + noun' (e.g. equality of opportunity).

常見錯誤

❌Equality means everyone must be the same.
✅Equality means everyone has the same rights and opportunities.
💡equality is about fairness and treatment, not about people being identical.

2. the state of two or more things being exactly alike in size, amount, value, or l

2.名詞B2
釋義

the state of two or more things being exactly alike in size, amount, value, or level — for example, when two teams have the same number of points or when two quantities in an equation are equal

例句

The two teams finished the season with equality in points, so they shared the trophy.

equality in [measure]

In mathematics, the equals sign shows the equality of two numbers or expressions.

同義詞
  • sameness

    more direct and informal; best for everyday comparisons

  • equivalence

    more formal; often used in logic, mathematics, or formal comparisons

  • parity

    technical term common in economics, sports, and computing

反義詞
  • difference

    general opposite; a lack of sameness in value or quantity

  • imbalance

    unequal distribution or proportion between two sides

文法句型

equality + of + plural noun

equality + in + noun

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (SOCIAL RIGHTS): sense 1 discusses fairness and legal treatment, while sense 2 is about sameness in measurable or comparable terms such as numbers, amounts, or levels.

常見錯誤

❌The equality of 2 + 2 and 4' (unnatural without context).
✅The equation shows the equality of 2 + 2 and 4.
💡this sense usually appears with 'of' in a larger phrase or clause.