evenly matched; equal in strength
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1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
evenly matched; equal in strength; well-matched
formalUsed to describe two opposing sides in competition, conflict, or comparison that possess equal strength, power, or ability. Often used in formal contexts or written language.
Zhè这
liǎng两
zhī支
duì队
wǔ伍
shì势
jūn均
lì力
dí敌
，
hěn很
nán难
yù预
cè测
shuí谁
huì会
yíng赢
。
These two teams are evenly matched, making it difficult to predict who will win.
Biàn辩
lùn论
sài赛
shàng上
，
shuāng双
fāng方
xuǎn选
shǒu手
shì势
jūn均
lì力
dí敌
，
píng评
wěi委
nán难
yǐ以
jué决
duàn断
。
In the debate competition, both contestants were equally matched, making it hard for the judges to decide.
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Zài在
zhè这
chǎng场
shì势
jūn均
lì力
dí敌
de的
jiào较
liàng量
zhōng中
，
rèn任
hé何
yī一
gè个
xiǎo小
shī失
wù误
dōu都
kě可
néng能
dǎo导
zhì致
shī失
bài败
。
In this evenly matched contest, any small mistake could lead to defeat.
Tā他
men们
liǎng两
gè个
qí棋
yì艺
xiāng相
dāng当
，
měi每
cì次
xià下
qí棋
dōu都
shì是
shì势
jūn均
lì力
dí敌
。
Their chess skills are comparable; every game they play is evenly matched.