adequate

Farmers have been slow to make adequate provision for their retirement..农民们迟迟没有为退休做好适当安排。

Some creams we tested failed to give adequate protection against UV light..我们检测的有些防晒霜不能提供足够的防紫外线保护。

The standard of his work is barely adequate ..他的工作水准勉强合格。

The company has yet to provide an adequate explanation for its actions..该公司对其行动仍未作出充分解释。

ad(表加强) ＋ equ(平等) ＋ ate(…的) → 比平等多的 → 足够的记忆

adequate for胜任……的；对……是足够的；适合……的

adequate consideration充分考虑；适当约因

adequate preparation充分准备

adequate housing适当居所

adequate and systematic service配套服务