Cool MateInadequate 对比 Not enough
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Inadequate
前 2000（常见）C1adjective
Not enough
前 2000（常见）
| Inadequate | Not enough | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈædɪkwət/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈædɪkwət/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ɪˈnʌf//🇺🇸 //nɑːt ɪˈnʌf// |
| 含义 | 不够；不够好not enough; not good enough | Less than what is needed or wanted. |
| 例句 | The resources provided were inadequate to complete the project on time. | There is not enough food for everyone at the party. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | C1 | - |
| 词性 | adjective | |
| 搭配 | appear, be, look, deeply, grossly, hopelessly, at, for, be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, to | not enough time, not enough resources, not enough information, not enough support, not enough effort |
| 反义 | adequate, sufficient, competent | - |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'sufficient' — 'inadequate' means not enough, while 'sufficient' means enough., Using 'inadequate' with uncountable nouns incorrectly — it should be used with nouns that can be shown to be lacking., Overusing the word in casual conversation — it's more formal and should be reserved for specific situations. | Omitting 'not' and saying 'enough' instead., Using 'not enough' without a noun (e.g., 'not enough time' is needed)., Incorrectly using it in a positive context, where a negative is necessary. |
| 用法说明 | 用 'inadequate' 来形容未能达到要求或标准的事物。适用于口语和书面语，虽然大部分是中性的，但在非常非正式的场合要避免使用。Use 'inadequate' to describe something that fails to meet a requirement or standard. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts, though mostly neutral, avoid in highly informal situations. | Used to express insufficient quantity or degree. Common in both spoken and written English. Can be applied to things like time, resources, or effort. |
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常见问题：Inadequate 对比 Not enough
Inadequate和Not enough 有什么区别？
Inadequate: not enough; not good enough Not enough: Less than what is needed or wanted.
能各给一个例子吗？
Inadequate: The resources provided were inadequate to complete the project on time. Not enough: There is not enough food for everyone at the party.
我可以互换使用 Inadequate和Not enough 吗？
不总是。Inadequate和Not enough 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。