inadequate
US /ɪˈnæd.ə.kwət/
UK /ɪˈnæd.ə.kwət/
1.
不足的, 不充分的, 不适当的
lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose
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The food supply was inadequate to feed all the refugees.
食物供应不足以养活所有难民。
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His performance was inadequate for the demands of the job.
他的表现不足以满足工作要求。
2.
无能的, 不胜任的, 力不从心的
unable to deal with a situation or with life
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She felt completely inadequate to handle the new responsibilities.
她觉得自己完全无法胜任新的职责。
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He often feels inadequate in social situations.
他在社交场合常常感到力不从心。