单词 | enough |
释义 | enough —enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adverb A2 used after an adjective, adverb, or verb to mean to the necessary degree: » Is the water hot enough yet?» I don't think he's really experienced enough for this sort of job.» She told me it was brand new and I was stupid enough to believe her.» FORMAL Would you be good enough to take my bag upstairs for me?Thesaurus+: ↑EnoughF0 used after an adjective or adverb to mean quite: » He's bad enough, but his brother is far worse.» She's gone away for six months, but strangely/oddly/funnily enough (= surprisingly), her boyfriend doesn't seem too unhappy about it.Thesaurus+: ↑Enough• • • Extra Examples:» You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion.» We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.» You won't be warm enough in that flimsy dress.» Barry seems happy enough working for himself.» Will the rope be strong enough to hold my weight?Common mistake: enough! Warning: check your word order!! When enough is used with an adjective, it always goes directly after the adjective.! Don't say 'enough kind/healthy/brave', say kind/healthy/brave enough:» I hope my instructions are clear enough.determiner pronoun, adverb A2 as much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed: » Is there enough cake/Are there enough cakes for everyone?» There are 25 textbooks per class. That should be enough.» Have you had enough (to eat)?» I know enough about art to recognize a masterpiece when I see one.» He's tall enough to change the bulb without getting on a chair.Thesaurus+: ↑EnoughB2 as much as or more than is wanted: » [+ to infinitive] I've got enough work to do at the moment, without being given any more.» Half an hour in his company is quite enough!» Stop. You've made enough of a (= a lot of) mess already.» You've drunk more than enough (= too much) already.» I've seen/heard enough now (= I do not want to see/hear any more).» I've had enough of your excuses (= I want them to stop).» Enough of this! I don't want to discuss it any more.» Enough already! (= No more!)Thesaurus+: ↑Enoughenough is enoughF0 something you say when you want something to stop: » Enough is enough - I don't want to argue with you any more.Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions telling people to stop doing somethingenough said INFORMALF0 something you say to tell someone that you understand what they have said and that they do not need to say any more: » "Someone has to explain the situation to her." "Enough said."Thesaurus+: ↑EnoughThesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjectionshave had enoughC1 to want something to stop because it is annoying you: » I've had enough - I'm going home.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming angry and expressing angerthat's enoughF0 used to tell someone to stop behaving badly: » That's enough, Peter. Give those toys back, please.Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions telling people to stop doing something• • • Extra Examples:» My concern is that you're not getting enough work done.» There isn't enough contact between teachers and parents.» He didn't allow us enough time to finish the test.» Are there enough pencils for everyone?» I hadn't had enough sleep and was feeling a bit grumpy. |
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