insufficient
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3899 in the learning path
不足的；不充分的
Definitions
adj. not enough for a particular need or purpose
不足的；不充分的
Example
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。
Collocations
- insufficient funds
- insufficient evidence
- insufficient to meet demand
Word family
- insufficiently (adv.)
- insufficiency (n.)
- sufficient (adj.)
- sufficiency (n.)
Synonyms
- inadequate
Antonyms
- sufficient
- adequate
Usage tip
较正式；常用insufficient for或insufficient to do。
FAQ
- What does insufficient mean?
- not enough for a particular need or purpose
- How is insufficient pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/, US /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
