1N-COUNT 等式;方程式 An equation is a mathematical statement saying that two amounts or values are the same, for example 6x4=12x2. 等式;方程式
2N-COUNT (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. (多种因素需加以综合考虑的)平衡,综合体
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.