表示“装备”“配备”,要以被装备的对象作宾语,而不能以装备物作宾语;其句型通常为:equip+装备对象+with+装备物(有时使用被动语态形式)。如:
Every room is equipped with air conditioning. 每个房间都装了空调。(不说 Air conditioning is equipped in……)
Please equip yourself with a sharp pencil and a rubberfor the exam. 请准备一枝尖的铅笔和一块橡皮参加考试。
常用于引申义。如:
He equipped himself for the journey. 他为旅行准备了行装。
Many politicians are not equipped for public speaking. 许多政治家没有演说才能。
We should equip our children with a good education. 我们应该使孩子们得到良好的教育。
Your education will equip you to earn a good living. 你受的教育将能使你谋得好的生计。