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adequacy

/ædəkwəsi/

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1 · noun

the degree to which something is sufficient for a need

足够；充分

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The inspection raised questions about the adequacy of the building's fire exits.
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检查人员对这栋楼的消防出口是否足够提出了疑问。
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