新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

deficient

英  [dɪˈfɪʃənt]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1缺乏的 , 不足的

    If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly.

    近义词

    lacking , inadequate

    反义词

    sufficient

    双语例句

    例:

    a diet deficient in vitamin B.

    缺少维生素B的饮食。

    例:

    The proposal was deficient in several respects.

    该提议在几个方面都存在缺陷。