[; , ] () the idea that everyone should have the same chances of employment, without differences such as race, religion, sex or age being considered 均等机会（主张每个人都应该有同等的就业机会，没有种族、宗教、性别或年龄的区别）◆The company has a policy of equal opportunity. 该公司的政策是人人机会均等。◆She advises banks and other large companies on equal opportunities. 她就机会均等问题为银行和其他大公司担任顾问。◆We are an equal opportunity employer. 我们是讲究机会均等的雇主。