deficient
/dɪˈfɪʃənt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5635 in the learning path
缺乏的；不足的
Definitions
adj. not having enough of something necessary
缺乏的；不足的
adj. not good enough in quality or performance
有缺陷的；不完善的
Example
The doctor said my diet was deficient in iron.
医生说我的饮食中铁摄入不足。
Communities with deficient healthcare services often face greater difficulties in preventing disease and supporting older residents.
医疗服务不完善的社区往往在疾病预防和老年居民照护方面面临更大困难。
Collocations
- deficient in iron
- nutritionally deficient
- deficient in essential nutrients
Word family
- deficiency (n.)
Synonyms
- lacking
- inadequate
Antonyms
- sufficient
- adequate
Usage tip
缺乏某物用be deficient in，常见于营养和能力描述。
FAQ
- What does deficient mean?
- not having enough of something necessary not good enough in quality or performance
- How is deficient pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈfɪʃənt/, US /dɪˈfɪʃənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
