ˋædәkwIt; ˊædikwit < ad.e.quate >
[次常用字]
<<形容词>>
1 适量的, 充分的; 足够的
Is the electricity supply adequate? 电力的供应足够吗?
Karen wants an income adequate to support her family.
凯伦需要一份能够养活她家人的薪水
2 适当的, 胜任的
This officer is adequate to the difficult task. 这名军官能胜任这项艰难的任务
3 够用的, 过得去的
4 勉强胜任的, 差强人意的
The leading actress was only adequate in this performance. 这当家花旦在这次表演的表现还过得去
<<副词>>
ad.e.quate.ly
<<名词>>
ad.e.quate.ness