“不充分的”常见英文表达有 inadequate、insufficient、deficient,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
inadequate:侧重表示数量、质量、程度等方面不足,无法满足需求或标准,常用于描述资源、准备、解释等不充分的情况。例如:
The funding for this project is inadequate.(这个项目的资金不充分。)
His preparation for the exam was inadequate, so he didn't pass.(他对考试的准备不充分,所以没通过。)
insufficient:强调数量或程度不够,达不到所需或期望的水平,更侧重于数量或程度上的“不足”。例如:
The evidence presented was insufficient to prove his guilt.(所提供的证据不足以证明他有罪。)
We have insufficient time to finish this task.(我们没有足够的时间来完成这项任务。)
deficient:主要指在数量、质量、能力等方面存在缺陷或不足,常用于描述人或事物缺乏某种必要的特质或成分。例如:
This diet is deficient in several important vitamins.(这种饮食缺乏几种重要的维生素。)
His knowledge in this field is deficient, so he needs to learn more.(他在这方面领域的知识不足,所以他需要学习更多。)