sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adjective Learner's definition of SUFFICIENT
[more sufficient; most sufficient] somewhat formal
: having or providing as much as is needed : enough足够的;充分的 -
A brisk walk is sufficient to raise your heart rate.轻松快步就足以提高心率。
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A 15 percent tip is sufficient. [=adequate]给15%的小费就足够了。
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There must be sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the check.银行账户须有足够的钱才能兑付支票。
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sufficient savings充足的存款
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Her explanation was not sufficient to satisfy the police.她的解释不足以让警方满意。
— see also self-sufficient — sufficiency
/səˈfɪʃənsi/ noun, plural sufficiencies [count, noncount]
— sufficiently
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He was sufficiently bothered by the noise to complain to the manager.他受够了喧哗声,只得向经理投诉。
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Her health has improved sufficiently to allow her to return to work.她身体恢复得够好了,可以重新上班了。
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Make sure that the temperature is sufficiently cool.确保温度足够凉爽。