[transitive] (-ll-, NAmE -l-) to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else（大小、数量、价值等）等于，与…相等◆two plus two equals four (2+2=4)2 加 2 等于 4◆Profits this quarter rose 50%, equalling the profits made in the whole of last year.本季度的利润上升了 50% ，等于去年全年的利润。