Wordiyodeficiency
🇬🇧 UK/diˈfiʃənsi/🇺🇸 US/di'fiʃәnsi/
IELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
n.
A lack or shortage of something essential or required; inadequacy.
缺乏，不足，缺陷
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.vitamin deficiency维生素缺乏
- 2.resource deficiency资源不足
Example Sentences
- 1.
A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to weakened bones and health problems.
- 2.
The government identified a critical deficiency in emergency preparedness.