deficiency

n.

1. 缺乏, 不足, 短缺
   • The deficiencies in the system soon became obvious.
     这种制度的缺陷不久就变得很明显。
   • Cosmetics do not always cover up the deficiencies of nature.
     化妆品未能掩饰天生的缺陷。
   • During the war children suffered from a deficiency of food.
     战争期间孩子们遭受缺乏食物之苦。