Definitions
n. The absence of something or not having enough of it
缺乏；不足
v. Not have something necessary or enough of it
缺少；没有
Example
A lack of sleep made me tired all morning.
睡眠不足让我整个上午都很疲惫。
Many rural schools lack the resources needed to provide students with practical science lessons.
许多乡村学校缺少为学生开设科学实践课所需的资源。
Collocations
- a lack of resources
- lack confidence
- for lack of funding
- a lack of sleep
Word family
- lacking (adj.)
Synonyms
- shortage
Antonyms
- abundance
Usage tip
名词用a lack of；动词直接接宾语，不加of。
FAQ
- What does lack mean?
- The absence of something or not having enough of it Not have something necessary or enough of it
- How is lack pronounced?
- UK /læk/, US /læk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
