equable

grammar · medium

易错句子The teacher gave equable grades to all students.

正确表达The teacher gave equal grades to all students.

将“equable”误用为“equal”。Equable 意为“稳定的；平和的”，而 equal 意为“相等的；平等的”。此处应表示分数相同，故用 equal。

grammar · medium

易错句子The judge was known for making equable decisions.

正确表达The judge was known for making equitable decisions.

将“equable”误用为“equitable”。Equable 形容人平静、不易生气，而 equitable 意为“公正的；公平的”。此处指判决公正，故用 equitable。