ill-equipped

• 形容某人或某物缺乏完成任务或应对情况所需的资源、技能或准备。

Describes someone or something that lacks the necessary resources, skills, or preparation for a particular task or situation.

1. Poorly supplied with physical equipmentB2formal

   Not having the necessary tools, machinery, or resources to perform a task effectively.

   装备不足

   • The hospital was ill-equipped to handle the sudden influx of patients.
   • The expedition was ill-equipped for the harsh Arctic conditions.
   • Many rural schools are ill-equipped with modern computers.

   反义词equippedfurnished

2. Lacking necessary skills or qualitiesB2formal

   Not having the required abilities, knowledge, or personal attributes to deal with a situation.

   能力不足

   • He felt ill-equipped to handle the complex negotiations.
   • The new manager was ill-equipped to lead a team of experts.
   • She was ill-equipped emotionally to cope with the loss.

   同义词deficientinadequateincapablelackingunequalunfitunpreparedunsuited

   反义词ablecapablecompetentequippedfitpreparedqualifiedsuitable