An equation is a mathematical statement saying that two amounts or values are the same, for example 6x4=12x2.
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(多种因素需加以综合考虑的)平衡,综合体
An equation is a situation in which two or more parts have to be considered together so that the whole situation can be understood or explained.
例句
The equation is simple: research breeds new products...情况很简单:研究产生新产品。The party fears the equation between higher spending and higher taxes...该党担心难以平衡更多支出和更高税率之间的综合关系。