deficiency
/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5569 in the learning path
缺乏；不足
Definitions
n. A lack of enough of something necessary.
缺乏；不足
n. A weakness that prevents something from working well.
缺陷；不足之处
Example
A blood test revealed that I had an iron deficiency.
验血结果显示我缺铁。
Nutritional deficiency among children can affect physical growth and reduce their ability to concentrate at school.
儿童营养不足可能影响身体发育，并降低他们在学校集中注意力的能力。
Collocations
- iron deficiency
- vitamin deficiency
- nutritional deficiency
- remedy a deficiency
Word family
- deficient (adj.)
Synonyms
- shortage
- lack
- inadequacy
Antonyms
- sufficiency
- excess
Usage tip
缺某物用deficiency in；具体缺陷常用复数。
FAQ
- What does deficiency mean?
- A lack of enough of something necessary. A weakness that prevents something from working well.
- How is deficiency pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/, US /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
