Acceptable 对比 Adequate

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Acceptable

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

Adequate

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

	Acceptable	Adequate
发音	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət// 🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt//
含义	可以或足够好用的。 Okay or good enough to be used.	满足需求的程度。 Good enough for what is needed.
例句	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	The food was adequate, but I expected something better.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B2
词性	adjective	adjective
搭配	be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…, be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…	adequate resources, adequate solution, adequate response
反义	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	inadequate, insufficient
常见错误	Confused with 'acceptable' vs 'accepted'., Using 'acceptable' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing 'acceptable' in contexts that require stronger words like 'excellent' or 'outstanding'.	Confused with 'sufficient' - 'adequate' implies minimum quality, while 'sufficient' means enough in quantity., Using 'adequate' too casually, as it is more formal., Mispronouncing it, especially in unstressed syllables.
用法说明	在口语和书面语中都可以使用，表示某事符合必要标准。在学术场合可以比较正式，而在日常对话中则更随意。在需要高标准或卓越质量的情况下应避免使用。 Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality.	当某事物符合必要要求但并不出色时，可以使用'足够的'。通常在正式场合使用，比如报告或评估。 Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations.

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Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

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but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

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Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

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but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Acceptable

常见问题：Acceptable 对比 Adequate

Acceptable和Adequate 有什么区别？

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed.

Acceptable和Adequate 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Acceptable: B2, Adequate: B2。

Acceptable和Adequate 是什么词性？

Acceptable: adjective, Adequate: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗？

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Adequate: The food was adequate, but I expected something better.

我可以互换使用 Acceptable和Adequate 吗？

不总是。Acceptable和Adequate 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。