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insufficient

UK //ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt//US //ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'insufficientem',由 'in-'(不)和 'sufficiens'(足够的)组成,14世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指数量、程度或质量不足,无法满足需求或达到标准。常用于描述资源、证据、努力等方面的欠缺。

“The food supplies were insufficient for all the refugees.”

(食物供应不足以满足所有难民的需求。)

“Her explanation was insufficient to convince the committee.”

(她的解释不足以说服委员会。)

同义词:inadequate, deficient, lacking, scarce, short

常见短语

insufficient evidence — 指在法律或调查中,证据不足以支持某个结论或指控。

“The case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence.”

(由于证据不足,案件被驳回。)

insufficient funds — 常用于银行或财务场景,表示账户余额不足以完成交易。

“The check bounced because of insufficient funds.”

(由于资金不足,支票被退票。)