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
I feel so bad for him.
我为他难过。
Two dogs strive for a bone, and a third runs away with it.
鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利。
If they are not brought to the surface soon they may lose their lives.
如果不把他们尽快救到地面上来，他们就有可能丧生。