Equates
v. 认为某事物（与另一事物）相等或相仿( equate的第三人称单数 ); 相当于; 等于; 把（一事物） 和（另一事物）等同看待
🗣️ 情景例句
Make sure you drink plenty to stave-off dehydration.
记得喝多点水才不至于虚脱。
I'm feeling under the weather.
我觉得不舒服。
The two men quarrelled bitterly and it was clear that the argument could only be settled by a fight.
两个人争吵不休，显而易见，只有较量一番才能解决问题。