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.
双语例句
1. The judge finally concluded there was insufficient evidence of premeditation.
法官最终作出判定，没有足够证据证明那是有预谋的。
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2. There is insufficient space for enlargement of the buildings.
没有足够的空间扩建这些建筑。
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3. British industry suffers through insufficient investment in research.
研究投入不足让英国工业深受其害。
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4. The evidence against him was weak and insufficient.
