equation
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Definitions
n.
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
方程式；等式
n.
A situation with several interacting factors; the act of treating things as equivalent
（多因素的）复杂情况；等同看待
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedequ (equal) + -ation (act/result) = 'a statement of equality.' In math, an equation declares that two sides balance exactly. Figuratively, 'the equation' is a balance of competing factors: add cost into the equation.
Root equ still carries 20 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.solve an equation解方程
- 2.quadratic equation二次方程
- 3.balance the equation使等式平衡
- 4.part of the equation考量因素之一
- 5.factor into the equation纳入考量
Example Sentences
- 1.
Solve the equation to find the value of x.
- 2.
Time and budget are part of the equation too.
- 3.
Once you add safety into the equation, the plan changes.