deficiency
名詞
UK/dɪˈfɪʃ.ᵊn.si/
US/dɪˈfɪʃ.ᵊn.si/
定義 deficiency 名詞
- C1CountableUncountable
the state of not having enough of something that is needed.
The plant showed poor growth due to nutrient deficiencies.
The check-up revealed a vitamin D deficiency.
The major problem with this project is a deficiency of funds.