adequate

【发音】

美 /ˈædɪkwət/ 英 /'ædɪkwət/

【翻译】

1. adj. 足够的； 可以胜任的

   英释:enough in quantity or of a good enough quality for a particular purpose

【记忆】

ad(表加强) ＋ equ(平等) ＋ ate(…的) → 比平等多的 → 足够的； 注意： adequate有“可以胜任的”意思

【短语】

1. adequate for : 胜任……的；对……是足够的；适合……的

2. adequate consideration : 充分考虑；适当约因

3. adequate preparation : 充分准备

4. adequate housing : 适当居所

5. adequate and systematic service : 配套服务

【例句】

1. Farmers have been slow to make adequate provision for their retirement.

   农民们迟迟没有为退休做好适当安排。

2. Some creams we tested failed to give adequate protection against UV light.

   我们检测的有些防晒霜不能提供足够的防紫外线保护。

3. The standard of his work is barely adequate .

   他的工作水准勉强合格。

4. The company has yet to provide an adequate explanation for its actions.

   该公司对其行动仍未作出充分解释。

【真题例句】

1. (2016.6 • CET6 • 第三套 • 阅读理解)...a large defense buildup finally provided a fiscal stimulus adequate to the economy's needs—and suddenly industry was eager to employ those "unadaptable and untrained" workers...

2. (2014.12 • CET6 • 第一套 • 写作题)...society fails to provide adequate posts...

3. (2013.6 • CET6 • 第三套 • 阅读理解)...the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind...

4. (2011.12 • CET6 • • 阅读理解)...the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured...

【同、近义词】

1. adj.充足的；适当的；胜任的

   suitable/competent/appropriate/proper/becoming/

【同根词】

1. adv

   adequately : 充分地；足够地；适当地

2. n

   adequacy : 足够；适当；妥善性