enough

• 表示数量或程度达到所需或令人满意的标准。

Describes a sufficient or adequate amount or degree of something.

1. Appropriate or acceptable in qualityB1informal

   Used to indicate that something is acceptable in quality, though perhaps not exceptional.

   够好的

   • Her grades are good enough to get into the program.
   • The food was simple but good enough for a quick lunch.
   • It's warm enough outside to go for a walk.

   同义词acceptableadequateall rightdecentfinepassablereasonablesatisfactory

   反义词inadequateinsufficientunacceptableunsatisfactory

• 副词，表示“达到必要的程度”或“足够地”。用于形容词、副词和动词之后，表示数量或程度足够。

An adverb meaning "to the required degree" or "sufficiently." It is used after adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to indicate an adequate amount or level.

1. Sufficiently or adequatelyA1formal

   To a degree that meets a need or requirement.

   足够

   • The coffee is not hot enough.
   • He didn't study enough to pass the exam.
   • She spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear.

   同义词adequatelypassablysatisfactorilysufficientlytolerably

   反义词inadequatelyinsufficiently

2. Tolerably or reasonablyA2informal

   To a degree that is acceptable or satisfactory.

   足够

   • It's warm enough to go outside without a coat.
   • The movie was interesting enough to watch.
   • She was polite enough to offer assistance.

   同义词adequatelyfairlymoderatelypassablyreasonablysufficientlytolerably

• 表示数量或程度足够的限定词，意为达到某个目的或需要所需的量。注意："enough" 也可以作代词或副词使用。

A determiner used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns to indicate a sufficient quantity or amount for a particular purpose or need. It can also function as a pronoun (standalone) or an adverb (modifying adjectives/adverbs). This entry focuses on its determiner usage with nominal complements.

1. Determiner (sufficient quantity)A1formal

   Used before plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns to indicate that the amount or number is adequate for a specific purpose, need, or requirement.

   限定词（足够数量）

   • Do we have enough time to finish the project?
   • She didn't bring enough money for the trip.
   • There are enough chairs for everyone.

2. Determiner (negative/interrogative insufficiency)A2formal

   Used in negative sentences and questions to express that the quantity is inadequate or to inquire whether the quantity meets a requirement.

   限定词（否定/疑问中的不足）

   • There isn't enough evidence to support the claim.
   • Is there enough food for all the guests?
   • We don't have enough staff to handle the workload.

3. Pronominal usage (standalone sufficiency)A1informal

   Used without a following noun to refer to a sufficient amount that is understood from context. Functions as a pronoun. (Note: This is a pronominal usage included for completeness).

   代词用法（独立表足够）

   • I've had enough, thank you.
   • Enough has been said on this topic.
   • Is there enough? Yes, plenty.

4. Adverbial usage (modifying adjectives/adverbs)A2formal

   Used after adjectives or adverbs to indicate that the degree or extent is sufficient for a particular purpose. (Note: This is an adverbial usage included for completeness).

   副词用法（修饰形容词/副词）

   • Is the water warm enough for swimming?
   • He didn't run fast enough to catch the bus.
   • She is old enough to make her own decisions.

5. Emphatic or exclamatory useB1informal

   Used in exclamations or emphatic statements to express that a limit has been reached, often implying frustration, satisfaction, or finality.

   强调或感叹用法

   • Enough of this arguing! Let's move on.
   • That's enough for today, thank you.
   • Enough is enough – we need to take action.

• 名词，表示足够或令人满意的数量。也可表示充足、满足的状态。

A noun referring to an adequate or sufficient quantity or amount of something.

不可数

1. An adequate or sufficient quantityA2formal

   A quantity that is sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a requirement.

   足够

   • I've had enough of his complaints for today.
   • She gave him enough to get by until next week.
   • There is more than enough for everyone to eat.

   同义词abundanceadequacyfillplentysufficiency

2. A satisfactory amountB1formal

   An amount that is considered to be sufficient, often implying satisfaction.

   足够的量

   • She said she didn't need more money—she had enough.
   • He had had enough of the noise and decided to leave.
   • We have enough to start the project immediately.

   同义词adequacyplentysufficiency