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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++suf·fice /səˈfaɪs/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] 1 formalENOUGH to be enough 足够 A light lunch will suffice. 简单的午餐就够了。suffice for A few brief observations will suffice for present purposes. 简单的几回观察就足以满足现时的目的。suffice to do something A few more statistics will suffice to show the trends of the time. 再有一些统计数字就足以看出目前的趋势。2 suffice (it) to say (that) ENOUGHused to say that the statement that follows is enough to explain what you mean, even though you could say more 无须多说，只要说…就够了 Suffice it to say that they’re having marital problems. 他们的婚姻遇到了问题，无须多言。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
suffice• There are two alternative forms of conduct, and either of two forms of intent will suffice.• A one-page letter should suffice.• Doubts then began to arise as to whether a single generalization on wages would suffice.• For large bed filter plates it has been found that just about any ridged or semi ridged plastic will suffice.• Here the mention of but one example will suffice.• No, sir, once again the mere contemplation of paradox would suffice.• A doctor's certificate will suffice as a form of permission.• Interestingly, several of the starter dishes here easily can suffice as small entrees.• One towel suffices for a week.• These few examples should suffice to illustrate how social attitudes are changing.• Bases in Britain alone might suffice to service the Strategic Air Command at its current strength.will suffice• For large bed filter plates it has been found that just about any ridged or semi ridged plastic will suffice.• Generally, a letter will suffice.• Here the mention of but one example will suffice.• Perhaps a few more will suffice.• It is clear then that passive receipt of unpublished price sensitive information will suffice for liability for tippee trading.• Those run charts and their analysis will suffice for the most whose products involve uncomplicated processes.• One quail per person will suffice if the side courses are prepared.• A brief list of such consequences will suffice to illustrate the point.Origin suffice (1300-1400) Old French suffire, from Latin sufficere “to put under, suffice”, from sub- ( → SUB-) + facere “to make, do”suf·fice verbChineseSyllable
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suffice
suf‧fice /səˈfaɪs/
verb [intransitive not in progressive]
A light lunch will suffice.
suffice for
A few brief observations will suffice for present purposes.
suffice to do something
A few more statistics will suffice to show the trends of the time.
2. suffice (it) to say (that) used to say that the statement that follows is enough to explain what you mean, even though you could say more:
Suffice it to say that they’re having marital problems.
suf‧fice /səˈfaɪs/
verb [intransitive not in progressive] Word Family: verb: suffice; noun: sufficiency; adverb: sufficiently ≠ insufficiently; adjective: sufficient ≠ insufficient
Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: suffire, from Latin sufficere 'to put under, suffice', from sub- ( ⇨ sub-) + facere 'to make, do'
1. formal to be enough:Language: Old French
Origin: suffire, from Latin sufficere 'to put under, suffice', from sub- ( ⇨ sub-) + facere 'to make, do'
suffice for
suffice to do something
2. suffice (it) to say (that) used to say that the statement that follows is enough to explain what you mean, even though you could say more:
