If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
例句
One in four people worldwide are without adequate homes...全世界有1/4的人没有个像样的家。The old methods weren't adequate to meet current needs...老一套方法已不足以满足当前的需要。
英汉词典释义
adv.
足够地
Vitamin B6 must be adequately supplied.维生素B6必须充分供应。Any room where gas is used must be adequately supplied with air.任何使用煤气的房间都必须有充足的空气。He had failed to prepare adequately for the task before him.他没有为面临的任务做充分的准备。Problems arise when the body’s immune system is not functioning adequately.免疫系统不能充分发挥作用时,身体就会出现问题。I was not adequately insured for the damage my tenants caused.对于房客造成的损坏,我当时没有购买数额充分的保险。She does the job adequately but she’s not going to set the world on fire!她工作做得不错,但也不会有什么惊人之举!The committee does not adequately consult others when drafting amendments.委员会在起草修正案时没有充分征求他人的意见。The product had not been adequately tested before being put on the market.这种产品在投放市场前没有进行充分的检验。There may be problems if responsibilities are not adequately defined.如果责任没有充分界定,就可能出现问题。Will the prison system cope adequately with the increasing numbers of prisoners?监狱系统将足以应付日益增多的犯人吗?
英英词典释义
Adverb
1. in an adequate manner
2. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree;