su
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第三人称
suffices
现在进行时
sufficing
过去式
sufficed
过去完成时
sufficed
1
足够, 足以
to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement
- A simple explanation will suffice to clarify the misunderstanding.
一个简单的解释就足以澄清误解。
- This amount of money should suffice for our weekend trip.
这笔钱应该足够我们周末旅行了。
- Will one coat of paint suffice, or should we apply another layer?
一层油漆足够吗，还是我们应该再涂一层？
- His brief apology did not suffice to repair the damage done.
他简短的道歉不足以弥补所造成的损害。
- The basic features of the software suffice for most users' needs.
该软件的基本功能足以满足大多数用户的需求。
2
足够, 满足
to be sufficient to meet a person's standards, needs, or desires
- Simple compliments won’t suffice him; he expects genuine praise.
简单的赞美对他来说不够；他期望得到真诚的赞扬。
- The bare minimum effort never suffices her high expectations.
最低限度的足够努力永远无法满足她的高期望。
- A few encouraging words should suffice them for now.
几句鼓励的话现在应该足够他们了。
- A basic meal won’t suffice them; they’re used to gourmet dining.
一顿简单的饭对他们来说不够；他们习惯了美食。
- This modest salary won’t suffice him.
这份微薄的薪水对他来说不会足够。