unequal
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++un·e·qual /ʌnˈiːkwəl/ ●○○ adjective 1 UNFAIRused to describe a situation or a social system which is unfair because some groups or people have more power than others 不平等的；不公正的；不均衡的 → inequality an unequal contest 不公平的竞赛 the unequal distribution of wealth 不公平的财富分配2 EQUAL#not equal in number, amount, or level 〔数目、数量或水平〕不相等的，不相同的of unequal size/length etc two rooms of unequal size 大小不同的两个房间be unequal in size/weight etc The pieces were unequal in length. 那几件东西长度不一。3. be unequal to the task/job etc GOOD ENOUGH#to not have enough strength, ability etc to do something 不胜任任务/工作等 —unequally adverbExamples from the Corpus
unequal• There are even certain particular selections of initial list for which there is no algorithm for deciding when two words are unequal.• But the division of cytoplasm is extremely unequal.• People are paid unequal amounts because they have unequal talents.• The distribution of medical services has always been both unequal and inequitable.• This chapter is concerned with the study of the unequal distribution of power, prestige and wealth in society.• the unequal distribution of power• Not surprisingly, a more unequal distribution of skills leads to a more unequal distribution of earnings in the United States.• The unequal distribution of wealth is a feature of our system of government.• Only an unequal distribution that takes need into account can achieve the goal of effective equality of access to medical care.• unequal educational opportunities• The epochs too are unequal in length.• The boxers were so unequal in size that it was never really a true contest.• two pieces of wood of unequal length• It was an unequal relationship. He was rich, powerful and experienced -- I was very young and naive.• When people are forced to compete on unequal terms they become resentful.of unequal size/length etc• We were of unequal size: the larger one had to be fairer and the smaller one realistic.un·e·qual adjectiveChineseSyllable
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unequal
un‧e‧qual /ʌnˈiːkwəl/
adjective
an unequal contest
the unequal distribution of wealth
2. not equal in number, amount, or level
of unequal size/length etc
two rooms of unequal size
be unequal in size/weight etc
The pieces were unequal in length.
3. be unequal to the task/job etc to not have enough strength, ability etc to do something
—unequally adverb
▪ unfair/not fair not right or fair, especially because not everyone has an equal opportunity: The present welfare system is grossly unfair. | It’s not fair that people are paying different prices for the same tickets.
▪unjust not fair or right according to the principles of a particular society: He believed it was an illegal and unjust war. | unjust laws
▪unequal unfair because people are treated in different ways or because some people have more power than others: We live in a deeply unequal society. | the unequal distribution of global resources
▪inequitable formal unfair because people are treated in different ways, or because some people have more power than others: inequitable tax laws | The system is inequitable, because it makes it possible for rich people to buy a place at university.
▪biased unfairly against or in favour of a particular group: biased reporting | There were claims that prison bosses were racially biased. | The policy was biased against women. | The trade laws are biased in favour of rich countries.
un‧e‧qual /ʌnˈiːkwəl/
adjective Word Family: noun: equality ≠ inequality, equal, equalizer; verb: equalize, equal; adverb: equally ≠ unequally; adjective: equal ≠ unequal
1. used to describe a situation or a social system which is unfair because some groups or people have more power than others ⇨ inequality: 2. not equal in number, amount, or level
of unequal size/length etc
be unequal in size/weight etc
3. be unequal to the task/job etc to not have enough strength, ability etc to do something
—unequally adverb
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