inadequate

• 形容事物数量不足或质量不够好，达不到特定目的或标准。

Describes something that is not enough or not good enough for a particular purpose.

1. Not good enoughB2formal

   Lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or resources to meet a task or requirement.

   不足的

   • His training was inadequate for the complex job.
   • She felt inadequate when compared to her more experienced colleagues.
   • The team's preparation was inadequate for the championship match.

   同义词deficientincapableincompetentinferiorinsufficientlackingshortsubstandardunfitunsatisfactory

   反义词adequatecapablecompetentfittingqualifiedsatisfactorysufficientsuitable

2. InsufficientB2formal

   Not enough in quantity or degree to meet a need or requirement.

   不足的

   • The funding provided was inadequate to complete the project.
   • The food supply was inadequate for the number of refugees.
   • His explanation was inadequate to clarify the situation.

   同义词deficientincommensurateinsufficientlackingmeagerpaltryscantscarceshortsparse

   反义词adequateampleenoughsufficient