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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

3.54 Sufficient

Word Pronunciation Definition Related Forms
sufficient /səˈfɪʃɪnt/ (formal) If something is sufficient, it means there is enough or that it is good enough. insufficient
self-sufficient
sufficiently

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  1. sufficient
    [sə'fiʃənt]
    adj. 足够的, 充分的
    Until we'd built up sufficient forces to drive the invaders back, we pursued a policy of containment.

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  2. Lightning is both necessary and sufficient for thunder, and vice versa.
    Italian: Sufficiente

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  3. my current doctor advises that 100 micrograms a month is sufficient, a dose I have been taking for more than two years.

    Japanese; jyu bun na

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  4. In a special scheme it is sufficient to identify the main subjects for the subject or application to be covered.

    Spanish: suficiente

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  5. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said the country would “warmly welcome” additional sanctions because it would only make it more self-sufficient.

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  6. He had not sufficient courage for it.
    Russian: достаточный

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  7. Her income is not sufficient to support her family.

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