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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

inadequate

英  [ɪnˈædɪkwət]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 不足的 , 不够好的

    If something is inadequate, there is not enough of it or it is not good enough.

    近义词

    deficient

    双语例句

    例：

    Supplies of food and medicines are inadequate.

    食品和药物供应不足。

    例：

    The problem goes far beyond inadequate staffing.

    问题远远不止于人员不足。

    2. 能力不足的

    If someone feels inadequate, they feel that they do not have the qualities and abilities necessary to do something or to cope with life in general.

    近义词

    deficient

    反义词

    adequate

    双语例句

    例：

    I still feel inadequate, useless and mixed up.

    我仍旧感到能力不足，毫无用处，一团混乱。

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