Doesn't tell the whole story 对比 Insufficient

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Doesn't tell the whole story

10000 以上（较少见）

Insufficient

前 5000（相当常见）C1adjective

最常见: Insufficient

	Doesn't tell the whole story	Insufficient
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈdʌzənt tɛl ðə hoʊl ˈstɔːri//🇺🇸 //ˈdʌzənt tɛl ðə hoʊl ˈstɔri//	🇬🇧 /["/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/"]/
含义	Doesn't explain everything important about a situation.	不够not enough
例句	The data presented doesn't tell the whole story of the project’s success.	insufficient time
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	前 5000（相当常见）
CEFR 等级	-	C1
词性		adjective
搭配	tell the whole story, give a complete picture, paint a full picture, reveal the truth, leave out details	be, prove, quite, wholly, simply, for
反义	-	sufficient, adequate, ample
常见错误	Confused with 'doesn't tell the entire story' - use 'whole' for emphasis., Used without context - ensure clarity about whose story is being referenced.	Confused with 'sufficient' which means enough., Omitting the context, e.g., saying 'insufficient' without stating what is insufficient., Using inappropriately in informal settings.
用法说明	Used to indicate that more information or a different perspective is needed. Common in discussions where incomplete information is given.	通常用在比较正式的场合，比如报告或者学术写作。日常聊天里尽量少用。经常用在跟钱或者资源有关的话题里。Used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic writing. Avoid in casual conversations. Common in financial or resource-related discussions.

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Doesn't tell the whole story和Insufficient 有什么区别？

Doesn't tell the whole story: Doesn't explain everything important about a situation. Insufficient: not enough

哪个更常见：Doesn't tell the whole story和Insufficient？

Insufficient 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Doesn't tell the whole story: The data presented doesn't tell the whole story of the project’s success. Insufficient: insufficient time

我可以互换使用 Doesn't tell the whole story和Insufficient 吗？

不总是。Doesn't tell the whole story和Insufficient 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。