inefficiently
UK/ɪnə'fɪʃəntli/US/ˌɪnɪ'fɪʃntlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a wasteful, unproductive way
低效率地，无效率地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
ef-out of, from
+
-ientperforming, being in a state
+
-lyin the manner of
=inefficiently
in- (not) + efficient (ef- 'out' + fic 'make/work' = working the result out well) + -ly. inefficiently = without working things out well.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The old system used energy very inefficiently.
- 2.
Resources were allocated inefficiently.