| 单词 | adequate |
| 释义 | adequate adequate /ˈæd.ə.kwət/ adjective ► B2 enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose: » Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?» I didn't have adequate time to prepare.» It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.» The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough).» [+ to infinitive] Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs?→ OPPOSITE INADEQUATE(Cf. ↑inadequate)Thesaurus+: ↑Quite good, or not very good , ↑Suitable and acceptableThesaurus+: ↑Enoughadequacy /ˈæd.ə.kwə.si/ noun [U] ► F0» The adequacy of public healthcare has been brought into question.Thesaurus+: ↑Quite good, or not very good , ↑Suitable and acceptableThesaurus+: ↑Enoughadequately /-li/ adverb ► B2» While some patients can be adequately cared for at home, others are best served by care in a hospital.Thesaurus+: ↑Quite good, or not very good , ↑Suitable and acceptableThesaurus+: ↑Enough • • • Extra Examples:» Without the adequate provision of childcare, many women who wish to work are unable to do so.» New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species.» They demanded adequate remuneration for their work.» Children need adequate amounts of nutritious foods to grow up strong and healthy.» Parents complained that the new school didn't have adequate resources to deal with the large amount of pupils. |
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