deficiency
US /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
UK /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
名词
1.
缺乏, 不足, 缺陷
a lack or shortage of something
示例:
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The patient was diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency.
患者被诊断出维生素D缺乏症。
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There is a serious deficiency of clean water in the region.
该地区严重缺乏清洁水。
2.
缺陷, 缺点, 不足
a failing or shortcoming
示例:
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His main deficiency is his inability to work in a team.
他主要的缺点是无法团队合作。
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The report highlighted several deficiencies in the current system.
报告强调了当前系统中的几处缺陷。
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