insufficient
英 /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ 美 /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
- adj. 不足的；不充分的not enough for a particular need or purpose
We had insufficient paint to finish the kitchen walls.
我们的油漆不够，无法刷完厨房的墙。
Insufficient funding prevents many rural schools from providing students with reliable internet access and modern learning materials.
资金不足使许多乡村学校无法为学生提供可靠的网络连接和现代学习资料。
搭配
insufficient funds 资金不足insufficient evidence 证据不足insufficient to meet demand 不足以满足需求
辨析提示
较正式；常用insufficient for或insufficient to do。
词族
insufficiently (adv.)、insufficiency (n.)、sufficient (adj.)、sufficiency (n.)
近义 inadequate
相关词
- sufficient 足够的；充分的
- honor 荣誉；敬意
- controversial 有争议的
- status 社会地位；身份
- privilege 特权；特殊待遇
- welfare 健康幸福；福祉
- lottery 彩票；抽奖
- offensive 冒犯的；令人反感的
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