deficiency
noun
UK/dɪˈfɪʃ.ᵊn.si/
US/dɪˈfɪʃ.ᵊn.si/
Definitions of deficiency noun
- C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the state of not having enough of something that is needed.
不足；缺乏；缺少
The plant showed poor growth due to nutrient deficiencies.
這株植物由於營養缺乏而表現出不良的生長。
The check-up revealed a vitamin D deficiency.
檢查結果顯示有維生素D缺乏。
The major problem with this project is a deficiency of funds.
這個項目的主要問題是資金不足。