adequate

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adequate /ˈædɪkwət/ adjective

adequate

/ˈædɪkwət/

adjective

Learner's definition of ADEQUATE

[more adequate; most adequate]

: enough for some need or requirement充足的；足够的

Be sure to allow adequate [=sufficient, enough] time for the paint to dry.务必留出足够时间等漆变干。
The garden hasn't been getting adequate water.近来花园缺水。
The food was more than adequate for the six of us.这些食物供我们六个人吃绰绰有余。

: good enough : of a quality that is good or acceptable（品质）足够好的，令人满意的

Millions of people lack adequate [=sufficient] health care.千百万人缺乏健全的医疗保障。
The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.校园午餐要能满足孩子成长的营养需求。
The machine does an adequate job.这台机器很出活儿。
The tent should provide adequate protection from the elements.那顶帐篷应足以抵御恶劣的天气。
The quality of his work was perfectly adequate.他的工作非常出色。

: of a quality that is acceptable but not better than acceptable（质量）达到要求的，勉强过关的

— opposite inadequate

— adequacy

/ˈædɪkwəsi/ noun [noncount]

Environmentalists doubt the adequacy of the regulations. [=doubt that the regulations are adequate]环保主义者怀疑这项法规不够充分。

adverb