unequal
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ An unequal system or situation is unfair because it gives more power or privileges to one person or group of people than to others. (体制、情况)不公平的[usu ADJ n]
This country still had a deeply oppressive, unequal and divisive political system. 这个国家仍用严重压制性的,不公平且引起分歧的政治制度。
2. unequallyADV
The victims were treated unequally. 受害者们遭到不公正的对待。
3. ADJ If someone is unequal to a task they have to do, they do not have the abilities needed to do it well. 不胜任的[正式] [v-link ADJ 'to' n]
He felt unequal to the job and wished there were someone he could go to for advice. 他感到不能胜任这份工作,希望有人能给他些建议。
4. ADJ Unequal means being different in size, strength, or amount. (大小、强度或数量)不同的
The Egyptians probably measured their day in twenty-four hours of unequal length. 埃及人很可能用不同长度的24小时来计量他们的一天。
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unequal /ʌnˈiːkwəl/
剑桥词典
unequal adjective (NOT THE SAME)
formaldifferent in size , level , amount , etc.
(尺寸、水平、数量等)不相等的,不同的
The slices were unequal insize . 这两片大小明显不一样。
unequal adjective (NOT FAIR)
not treating everyone the same; unfair
不公平的,不平等的
Until women are paid as much as men, they will be competing on unequal terms . 在男女同工同酬前,妇女将会一直在不平等的条件下与男人竞争。
They have an unequal relationship . 他们之间的关系相当不平等。
unequal adjective (NOT ABLE)
be unequal to sth formalto not have the necessary ability , power , or qualities to achieve something
对…不能胜任;对…力所不及
He tried to cheer her up but found himself unequal to the task . 他想让她高兴起来,但发现他根本无法做到。 返回 unequal