0 to become a particular amount -- 達到；總計
1 to be the same as something, or to have the same effect as something -- 等於；意味著
His behaviour amounted to serious professional misconduct. 他的行為相當於嚴重失職。
He gave what amounted to an apology on behalf of his company. 他的話等於是替公司道了歉。
Radical remarks like this amount to heresy for most members of the Republican party.
It doesn't matter whether you do it first or last - it all amounts to the same thing.
The available information amounts to very little in toto.
Army leaders say the retreat from the area does not amount to an end to the war.
