| 单词 | insufficient |
| 释义 | insufficient (ɪnsəfɪʃənt ) adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] Something that is insufficient is not large enough in amount or degree for a particular purpose. [formal] He decided there was insufficient evidence to justify criminal proceedings. These efforts were insufficient to contain the burgeoning crisis. Synonyms: inadequate, incomplete, scant, meagre insufficiency (ɪnsəfɪʃənsi ) uncountable noun Late miscarriages are usually not due to hormonal insufficiency. Synonyms: shortage, lack, deficiency, want insufficiently adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed] Food that is insufficiently cooked can lead to food poisoning. Collocations: insufficient capacity Ministers said that it would 'reduce the risk of insufficient capacity being secured'. Times, Sunday Times Many of the issues concerning computer glitches and software delays have been caused by insufficient capacity. Times, Sunday Times However, the roads had insufficient capacity to effectively serve the district. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While some policy corrections were implemented over the ensuing 30 years, continued insufficient capacity of railroad transportation became apparent following the harvest of 1906. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the proposal failed to go ahead due to concerns that the rolling stock would have insufficient capacity to cater for number of passengers expected. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other hurdles identified were shortage of innovation and insufficient data sharing. Times, Sunday Times However, sources close to the review said it would not be possible to monitor the target as there was insufficient data on executive pay. Times, Sunday Times There were nine negative and seven positive results, and four with insufficient data. Times, Sunday Times Insufficient data were available for meta-analyses of anthroposophical medicine and neural therapy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These techniques are relevant to any situation requiring prediction from incomplete or insufficient data (e.g., image reconstruction, signal processing, spectral analysis, and inverse problems). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was no conclusion as she said insufficient information had been presented. Times, Sunday Times Others appeared dubious, with no obvious trigger for the illness or insufficient information for the medics to make a diagnosis. Times, Sunday Times Almost half of the industry gave insufficient information to customers, the report found. Times, Sunday Times It said it had insufficient information about him to offer the card. Times, Sunday Times Some of those in attendance have admitted they had insufficient information. Times, Sunday Times Insufficient competition can lead to insufficient investment; lack of investment can, in turn, undermine choice and quality. Times, Sunday Times Poor public planning and insufficient investment by the government led to the disintegration of these projects into new favelas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, insufficient investment in upgrading education has led to crowding and deterioration in the learning environment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many royal castles were receiving insufficient investment to allow them to be maintained roofs leaked, stone work crumbled, lead or wood was stolen. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, none has realized the full potential of their energy sources because of insufficient investment in energy infrastructure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An emergency tax code could be used if your pension company has insufficient knowledge of your financial position. Times, Sunday Times It wasn't because of insufficient knowledge. Christianity Today This judgment, founded as was afterwards admitted on insufficient knowledge, produced no effect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This indicated that there was still insufficient knowledge about transport processes and biological turnover of organic carbon along continental margins. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, some students actually lack ability to give peer feedback owing to insufficient knowledge. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Another way of viewing the same result would be that you had an insufficient number lessons or a very tough examiner. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately for him, there are an insufficient number of them to match his spending plans. Times, Sunday Times The executive - who asked not to be named - said the airline 'took a chance' by training an insufficient number of baggage handlers. Times, Sunday Times The review left open the possibility that regulators might compel additional banks to participate in submissions if an insufficient number do voluntarily. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An insufficient number of shareholders voted in favour of the resolution for it to be passed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Insufficient planning resulted in the relocation of communities into areas that were not capable of providing for their former livelihoods and traditions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Due to insufficient planning for the enormous on-campus growth, a significant portion of students currently have to share mailboxes with randomly assigned partners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Heavy artillery support, poor intelligence and insufficient planning resulted in the failure of the offensive. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The miners often use insufficient protection while working around the volcano and complain of numerous respiratory afflictions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The statement said the main reason for retraction was insufficient protection for the rights of the studied subjects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These were eventually discarded as being inconvenient to wear when in vehicles or providing insufficient protection from the sun when on foot patrol. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yard bosses warn that in the past compensation has been paid over cases where courts ruled that bad language alone was an insufficient reason to detain someone. The Sun Critics argued that he identified the term but provided an insufficient reason as to why survivals continue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were, however, insufficient reasons given for their use in the past and it was at least arguable that he should have granted a public inquiry. Times, Sunday Times However, local authorities said that they were being asked to do more with insufficient resources. Times, Sunday Times None will fail the tests, but some may be revealed as having insufficient resources to survive a long downturn or anaemic recovery. Times, Sunday Times This resulted in two major campaigns with insufficient resources. Times, Sunday Times They said that they had insufficient resources to provide the necessities of education, to repair buildings and, in some cases, to pay utility bills. ST Government because of lax controls and insufficient resources to confront the fraudsters. Times, Sunday Times Thirty-one per cent of us sleep fewer than six hours a night, and sixty-nine per cent report insufficient sleep. Christianity Today Those whose main activities were childcare or housework tended to get insufficient sleep, classed as less than seven hours a night. Times, Sunday Times Insufficient sleep increases blood pressure and your flightor-fight response gets ramped up, so your heart rate increases. Times, Sunday Times Just one hour using social media made it 1.82 times more likely to get insufficient sleep. The Sun Behaviorally induced insufficient sleep syndrome must also be considered in the differential diagnosis of secondary hypersomnia. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Stroll was quick to defend himself too, saying that there was insufficient space for the two cars through the corners. Times, Sunday Times A spokesman said that there was insufficient space. Times, Sunday Times Insufficient space for all the kit that we are currently buying for our kitchens. Times, Sunday Times Insufficient space to maneuver huge armies along the entrenched western front, combined with the availability of replacement soldiers, made it possible to sustain prolonged, indecisive fighting. Christianity Today The research showed the most restrictive aspects of home working have been insufficient space, small desk sizes, no access to suitable office furniture, limited access to nature and noise distractions. Times,Sunday Times There are good reasons for the weak recovery, including an insufficient supply of credit from a damaged banking system. Times, Sunday Times The agency realized the insufficient supply of raw materials and tools necessary for restoration works. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A primary cause of the decline seems to be an insufficient supply of insect food for nestling sparrows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In essence, they argue that there was an insufficient supply of money. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A cassava processing plant was shut down due to insufficient supply of raw materials and low quality of starch produced. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A diving expert and a police diver said that people were putting their lives at risk by going out with insufficient training and experience. Times, Sunday Times The officers have come in for criticism as 'plastic police' in the past with claims of insufficient training. The Sun However, its overall combat record was marred by severe disciplinary problems and insufficient training. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Controversies arose regarding many deputies receiving insufficient training as well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ride designers may have had insufficient training in physics or engineering. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The migrants said, however, that the sum was woefully insufficient. Times, Sunday Times Unsurprisingly, this proved woefully insufficient. Times, Sunday Times All such efforts proved woefully insufficient. Times, Sunday Times Rural areas often suffered from woefully insufficient facilities and supplies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 不足的 Japanese: 不十分な |
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