inadequate
不足
definition
adjective
these labels prove to be wholly inadequate
lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
translation of 'inadequate'
adjective
不够,
不适当,
不足,
勉强
example
The National Assembly's system of passing legislation has proved 'inadequate' .
This has resulted in people having to drive there and try to leave their vehicles in a totally 'inadequate' parking area.
Roland, Gabriel and I had been prepared for this battle, but still we were 'inadequate' .
Those children that are taken into care join a system that is 'inadequate' to meet their needs.
We accused her of giving 'inadequate' funding to our schools but when we requested an interview she declined.
The security procedure at St Augustine's clearly is 'inadequate' and must be improved urgently.
My Italian was too 'inadequate' to thank her properly yet I owe her a great and undeclared debt.
They said the new homes would overlook existing homes, and complained there was 'inadequate' parking.
We all know that the state pension is probably 'inadequate' for most working people.
The system appears to be 'inadequate' for the present requirements of the village.
Safety precautions were 'inadequate' on a building site where a joiner fell eight feet and broke his back.
Governmental oversight of the private operation has been regularly criticised as 'inadequate' .
Most burn centres are situated in large cities and are 'inadequate' for the high incidence of injuries.
This was followed by 'inadequate' nursing care, long waiting times and poor communication.
However the quality of the studies was 'inadequate' and more research is needed.
Evidence also exists that the quality of such care in hospitals and general practices is 'inadequate' .
At the same time, he felt 'inadequate' to the task of measuring up to either parent's expectations.
He said government funding was 'inadequate' and had failed to keep up with rising costs.
He claims parking facilities are 'inadequate' and signposting of wards is poor.
They may be applying diplomatic pressure behind the scenes, but there comes a time when that is 'inadequate' .
Valentine's day may be a conspiracy to make single people feel 'inadequate' .
Whatever plans that were in place to deal with such a natural disaster have proven 'inadequate' .
The power to make and break little lives can sometimes make people feel 'inadequate' and uncomfortable.
In the light of the potential challenge, this is an 'inadequate' response.
Yet chronic disease is often poorly treated and 'inadequately' prevented.
It was clear very quickly that they were 'inadequately' prepared.
Standards in education have slipped, they say, and too few teachers, often 'inadequately' trained, are entering the schools system.
It was that beauty the great poets dream about but describe most poorly and 'inadequately' .
Waste facilities were often insensitively sited and 'inadequately' regulated, without consultation with communities.
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