insufficient
英 [ɪnsə'fɪʃ(ə)nt]
美 [,ɪnsə'fɪʃnt]
語源
英語の語源
- insufficient (adj.)
- late 14c., from Old French insufficient (14c.), from Latin insufficientem (nominative insufficiens) "insufficient," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + sufficientem (see sufficient). Originally of persons, "inadequate, unable;" of things, from late 15c. Related: Insufficiently.
例文
- 1. The judge finally concluded there was insufficient evidence of premeditation.
- 裁判官は最終的に判断したが、それが計画的であることを証明する十分な証拠はなかった。
- 2.There is insufficient space for enlargement of the buildings.
- これらの建物を拡張するのに十分なスペースがありません。/
- 3.British industry suffers through insufficient investment in research.
- 研究投入不足は英国工業を深く苦しめている。
- 4.The evidence against him was weak and insufficient .
- 彼を告発する証拠は不十分で説得力がない。
- 5.His salary is insufficient to meet his needs.
- 彼の給料は必要に応じていない。/
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