equation
noun uk/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/ us/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/
(STATEMENT)
C1 [ C ]方程式;等式
a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols
In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x = 6. 在方程式3x-3=15中，x=6。
[ C ] (also chemical equation)化学（反应）方程式
a statement containing chemical symbols, used to show the changes that happen during a particular chemical reaction
(COMPLEX SITUATION)
[ C usually singular ]（多种因素的）平衡，综合体
a difficult problem that can only be understood if all the different influences are considered
Managing the economy is a complex equation of controlling inflation and reducing unemployment. 经济管理包括控制通货膨胀、降低失业率等复杂的因素。
(SAME)
[ U ]相等；等同
the act of considering one thing to be the same as or equal to another
There is a tendency in movies to make the equation between violence and excitement. 电影有把暴力和刺激相等同的倾向。