inadequate
US /ɪˈnæd.ə.kwət/
UK /ɪˈnæd.ə.kwət/
1.
不足的, 不充分的, 不適當的
lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose
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The food supply was inadequate to feed all the refugees.
食物供應不足以養活所有難民。
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His performance was inadequate for the demands of the job.
他的表現不足以滿足工作要求。
2.
無能的, 不勝任的, 力不從心的
unable to deal with a situation or with life
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She felt completely inadequate to handle the new responsibilities.
她覺得自己完全無法勝任新的職責。
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He often feels inadequate in social situations.
他在社交場合常常感到力不從心。