equates
v.
认为某事物（与另一事物）相等或相仿( equate的第三人称单数 );
相当于;
等于;
把（一事物） 和（另一事物）等同看待;
例句:
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That equates to a country mile in layman terms.
来自THETIMES
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This equates to increased and vigor, better sleep and sharper mental acuity.
也就是说可以起到增强活力, 改善睡眠,提高心智的作用.
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He equates success with material wealth.
他认为成功等同于物质财富.
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He equates poverty with misery.
他认为贫穷就是不幸.
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Not that new songs always equates with great songs.
来自BBC
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She equates being in a care home with the workhouse.
来自BBC