adequate
/ˈædɪkwət/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3912 in the learning path
足够的；合乎要求的
Definitions
adj. enough or good enough for a particular purpose
足够的；合乎要求的
Example
This small heater provides adequate warmth for my bedroom.
这台小取暖器足以让我的卧室保持暖和。
Schools need adequate funding to maintain safe buildings and provide effective support for students with additional needs.
学校需要充足的资金来保障校舍安全，并为有额外需求的学生提供有效支持。
Collocations
- adequate funding
- adequate preparation
- adequate for the task
Word family
- adequacy (n.)
- adequately (adv.)
- inadequate (adj.)
- inadequacy (n.)
Synonyms
- sufficient
- satisfactory
Antonyms
- inadequate
- insufficient
Usage tip
表示达到所需标准，不等于优秀；常接for或to。
FAQ
- What does adequate mean?
- enough or good enough for a particular purpose
- How is adequate pronounced?
- UK /ˈædɪkwət/, US /ˈædɪkwət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
