Equity
“Equity”是一个名词,主要有两个含义:
- 公平:公平、公正或合理的原则
- 股权:在金融中表示股权、资产净值
- The equity of the decision was clear. (决定的公平是明显的。)
- She built equity in her home. (她在家里建立了股权。)
- The equity principle was important. (公平原则很重要。)
“Equity”来自拉丁语 “aequitas”(公平),由 “aequus”(平等的)组成,原意为”公平”。
“Equity”是一个完整的单词,来自拉丁语,没有明显的英语词缀。
“Equity”常用于描述公平、公正的原则,在法律、金融和日常对话中经常使用。
- 形容词形式:equitable(公平的)
可以将 “equity” 与 “equal”(平等的)联系起来,两者都与公平、平等有关。
The school’s policy focused on equity - making sure all students had access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their background. The equity approach meant some students got extra help to level the playing field. Equity is about fairness and justice, making sure everyone gets what they need to succeed.
学校的政策专注于公平——确保所有学生都能获得相同的机会和资源,无论他们的背景如何。公平的方法意味着一些学生得到额外的帮助来平衡竞争环境。公平是关于公平和正义,确保每个人都得到成功所需的东西。