英汉词典

1. 足够的；合格的；可用的
    If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.

    e.g. One in four people worldwide are without adequate homes...
           全世界有1/4的人没有个像样的家。
    e.g. The old methods weren't adequate to meet current needs...
           老一套方法已不足以满足当前的需要。