missing
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1156 in the learning path
找不到的；失踪的
Definitions
adj. lost or absent, with whereabouts unknown
找不到的；失踪的
adj. not present where something should be
缺少的；缺失的
Example
We found the missing kitten asleep behind the sofa.
我们发现那只找不到的小猫正在沙发后面睡觉。
Missing data can undermine the reliability of research findings and lead policymakers to draw inaccurate conclusions.
数据缺失会削弱研究结果的可靠性，并导致政策制定者得出不准确的结论。
Collocations
- go missing
- a missing person
- missing data
- a missing piece
Word family
- miss (v.)
Synonyms
- lost
- absent
Antonyms
- present
Usage tip
missing作形容词表不见或缺失；be missing from表缺少。
FAQ
- What does missing mean?
- lost or absent, with whereabouts unknown not present where something should be
- How is missing pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪsɪŋ/, US /ˈmɪsɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
