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Suffice Meaning in English

word

/səˈfaɪs/
suh-FYS
/səfˈaɪs/
suh-FYS

释义

To be enough for a particular purpose; to meet the needs or requirements of a situation.

用法与细微差别

Formal and often used in written or polite speech. Commonly appears as 'will suffice' or 'should suffice.' Less direct than 'be enough.' Often used to sound modest, e.g., 'A simple answer will suffice.'

例句

One glass of water will suffice for now.

basic

This room should suffice for our meeting.

basic

Will this amount of money suffice?

basic

Just a short answer will suffice, no need for details.

natural

If you don't have sugar, honey will suffice as a substitute.

natural

To suffice for everyone, we’ll need to buy more food.

natural