1. to a satisfactory or acceptable extent
達到令人滿意或可接受的程度
The room was adequately heated for the winter.
這個房間在冬天供暖充足。
The report did not adequately address the main concerns.
這份報告沒有充分處理主要的疑慮。
Adequately Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
adequately
adverb
快速理解
What does "Adequately" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Adequately"?
表示達到足夠或令人滿意的程度。
- 1
足夠地
EN: to a sufficient or acceptable degree
翻譯: 達到足夠或可接受的程度
- 2
適當地
EN: in a way that is suitable or appropriate for the purpose
翻譯: 以適合或恰當的方式達成目的
- 3
令人滿意地
EN: in a manner that meets expectations or requirements satisfactorily
翻譯: 以符合期望或要求、令人滿意的方式
小提醒：注意 'adequately' 與 'sufficiently' 常可互換，但 'adequately' 更常隱含 '符合特定標準或需求' 的意味，而不僅是數量上的足夠。
發音（How to Pronounce "Adequately" in English）
How to pronounce "Adequately" in English?"Adequately" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Adequately" from YouTube Videos
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“20 percent are getting treated. Only less than one percent are adequately treated. If we can treat hypertension alone in Africa, we'll save 250,000 lives a year.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Adequately"?How does "Adequately" change by context?
2. in a way that is enough for a particular purpose
以足以滿足特定目的的方式
The staff were trained to handle customer complaints adequately.
員工經過培訓，能夠妥善處理客戶投訴。
Make sure the equipment is adequately maintained.
要確保設備得到適當的維護。
3. in a way that meets the basic requirements without being exceptional
以符合基本要求但不出色的方式
He performed his duties adequately, but without much enthusiasm.
他稱職地履行了他的職責，但缺乏熱情。
The food was adequate but not outstanding.
食物水準尚可，但並不突出。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Adequately"?How to make natural sentences with "Adequately"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| adequately + verb | 足夠地… | The system must be adequately maintained to function properly. (系統必須得到足夠的維護才能正常運作。) |
| adequately + adjective | 足夠地… | The room was adequately spacious for the meeting. (這個房間對會議來說足夠寬敞。) |
| verb + adequately | …得足夠 | She explained the procedure adequately. (她足夠清楚地解釋了程序。) |
| be + adequately + past participle | 被足夠地… | The risks were not adequately assessed. (風險沒有被足夠地評估。) |
| adequately + prepositional phrase | 在…方面足夠地 | The team performed adequately under pressure. (團隊在壓力下表現得足夠好。) |
用法說明
How is "Adequately" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Adequately"?
adequately + V-ing vs adequately + to + V
- adequately + V-ing 通常描述一個已經發生或正在進行的動作，強調其狀態或過程是足夠的。
- adequately + to + V 通常用於表達為了達成某個目的或結果，所做的準備或資源是足夠的，常與
able、enough、sufficient等詞連用。 - 在正式或學術寫作中，
adequately to + V結構可能更為常見，用以說明充分性與目的之間的關係。 - 有些情況下兩者可以互換，但細微差別在於前者聚焦「過程足夠」，後者聚焦「目的可達成」。
對比例句： EN: The team is adequately preparing for the upcoming audit. 翻譯: 團隊正在為即將到來的審計做充分的準備。
EN:The team has resources adequately to prepare for the audit.
翻譯:團隊擁有足夠的資源來為審計做準備。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，adequately 直接修飾動詞或形容詞即可，需根據想強調的是「過程的充分性」還是「達成目的的充分性」來選擇後接 V-ing 或 to + V 結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Adequately" and similar words?How to choose "Adequately" vs alternatives?
adequately vs sufficiently
兩者皆表示「足夠地」，但 'adequately' 更強調達到基本要求或標準，而 'sufficiently' 則更側重於數量或程度上的充足。
adequately vs properly
'adequately' 指達到基本足夠的程度，而 'properly' 則強調以正確、恰當或符合規範的方式進行。
adequately vs appropriately
'adequately' 強調在量或程度上足夠，'appropriately' 則強調在特定情境下合適、得體。
口語用法
How is "Adequately" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Adequately"?
引述
在口語中，adequately 常用來引述或總結他人的觀點，表示某事物「足夠地」或「適當地」被處理。
EN: So, you're saying the issue wasn't adequately addressed in the meeting?
翻譯: 所以，你的意思是這個問題在會議中沒有得到妥善處理？
EN:He felt his concerns were adequately heard, so he's satisfied.
翻譯:他覺得他的顧慮被充分聽取了，所以他很滿意。
語氣強調
adequately 可用來加強語氣，強調某種狀態或準備的充分程度，常與否定詞或疑問詞連用。
EN: I don't think you've adequately prepared for this interview.
翻譯: 我不認為你為這次面試做了足夠的準備。
EN:Can we ever be adequately ready for such a big change?
翻譯:面對這麼大的變動，我們真的能準備充分嗎？
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，adequately 有時會作為一個略顯正式的填充詞，帶來短暫的停頓。
EN: The system is... adequately... functional, but it could be much better.
翻譯: 這個系統...算是...運作正常，但還可以好得多。
EN:Her performance was, uh, adequately... let's say, meeting expectations.
翻譯:她的表現，呃，算是足夠...可以說，達到了預期。
注意：在正式寫作或報告中，應避免將 adequately 用作填充詞，以保持文句的流暢與精確。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Adequately"?What fixed phrases with "Adequately" should I remember?
adequately prepare
adequately + verb
充分地準備
adequately compensated
adequately + adjective (past participle)
獲得足夠的補償
adequately address
adequately + verb
充分地處理/解決
adequately protected
adequately + adjective (past participle)
受到充分的保護
adequately explain
adequately + verb
充分地解釋
adequately equipped
adequately + adjective (past participle)
配備齊全的
perform adequately
verb + adequately
表現得足夠好/符合要求
adequately represent
adequately + verb
充分地代表
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Adequately"?Which "Adequately" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The preparation was adequate enough.
✓The preparation was adequate.
「adequate」本身已表示「足夠」，加上「enough」會造成語意重複。若想強調程度，可使用「perfectly adequate」或「more than adequate」。
×He didn't adequate prepare for the exam.
✓He didn't adequately prepare for the exam.
「adequate」是形容詞，不能直接修飾動詞「prepare」。修飾動詞必須使用副詞形式「adequately」。
×The room was not adequately big for the meeting.
✓The room was not big enough for the meeting.
「adequately」通常修飾表示「完成、執行、處理」等動作的動詞（如 prepare, address, represent），或用於抽象概念（如 protected, funded）。修飾具體形容詞如「big」或「tall」時，通常使用「enough」。
×The instructions were not inadequately clear.
✓The instructions were not adequately clear. / The instructions were inadequately clear.
「not inadequately」是雙重否定，邏輯上等於「adequately」，但這種用法非常不自然且容易造成混淆。應直接使用肯定或單一否定結構。
×He explained the concept adequately very.
✓He explained the concept very adequately.
副詞「very」應用來修飾另一個副詞「adequately」，並置於其前。在英語中，程度副詞通常放在所修飾的副詞或形容詞之前。
×The manager failed to communicate adequately.
✓The manager failed to communicate the plan adequately.
這個句子語法正確，但語意模糊，因為「communicate」是及物動詞，缺少受詞會讓聽者不清楚溝通的內容是什麼。在正式或清晰的寫作中，應補上受詞或更具體的上下文。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Adequately"?What are tense/participle forms of "Adequately"?