/ɪnˈædɪkwɪt/
not enough; not good enough 不充分的；不足的；不够的
inadequate supplies
供应短缺
~ for sth
The system is inadequate for the tasks it has to perform.
这个系统要完成它的任务还不够完善。
~ to do sth
The food supplies are inadequate to meet the needs of the hungry.
食物供应还不足以应付饥民的需求。