deficit

US /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/
UK /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/
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1.

赤字, 不足額

the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small or less than what is required or expected

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The company reported a budget deficit of $5 million.
該公司報告了500萬美元的預算赤字。
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Many countries are struggling with a trade deficit.
許多國家正在努力應對貿易逆差。
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shortfallshortageloss
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surplusexcess
2.

缺陷, 障礙

a disadvantage or impairment

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He has a slight hearing deficit.
他有輕微的聽力缺陷。
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The child showed a cognitive deficit in certain areas.
這個孩子在某些方面表現出認知缺陷。
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impairmentdisabilityshortcoming
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advantagestrength
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budget deficitdeficit spendingtrade deficitattention deficit hyperactivity disorder