"inefficient" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 低效的

Definition

描述某事或某人效率低、浪费时间、精力或资源，或未能产生良好结果。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Inefficient”通常描述系统、流程、机器或个人工作效率低。常和“system”、“method”、“worker”等词搭配。注意与“insufficient”（不足的）区分。

Examples

The old printer is very inefficient.

这台老式打印机非常**低效**。

The new system solves the inefficient process.

新系统解决了**低效的**流程。

He is inefficient at managing his time.

他在管理时间方面很**低效**。

Our meetings are so inefficient—we never get anything done.

我们的会议太**低效**了——总是没结果。

It's inefficient to send so many emails instead of just calling.

发这么多邮件而不是直接打电话很**低效**。

If your car is inefficient, you'll spend more on gas.

如果你的车很**低效**，你会花更多的钱加油。