sufficient
/səˈfɪʃənt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3351 in the learning path
足够的；充分的
Definitions
adj. enough to meet a need or achieve a purpose
足够的；充分的
Example
We have sufficient food for everyone at the picnic.
我们准备了足够的食物，供参加野餐的每个人享用。
Without sufficient funding, local authorities may struggle to maintain essential services for their growing populations.
如果资金不足，地方政府可能难以为不断增长的人口维持基本服务。
Collocations
- sufficient evidence
- sufficient funds
- sufficient time
- sufficient for
Word family
- suffice (v.)
- sufficiently (adv.)
- insufficient (adj.)
- sufficiency (n.)
Synonyms
- enough
- adequate
Antonyms
- insufficient
- inadequate
Usage tip
常用sufficient for或sufficient to do，语气较正式。
FAQ
- What does sufficient mean?
- enough to meet a need or achieve a purpose
- How is sufficient pronounced?
- UK /səˈfɪʃənt/, US /səˈfɪʃənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
