lack

缺乏、不足、欠缺

The project failed because of a lack of funding.

這個專案因為資金不足而失敗。

沒有、匱乏

Her lack of experience was obvious during the interview.

她在面試時明顯看得出缺乏經驗。

缺乏、沒有、欠缺

He lacks the patience needed to teach young children.

他缺乏教小孩子所需要的耐心。

不足、短少

The soup lacks salt and tastes rather bland.

這道湯鹽放得不夠，味道有點淡。

缺少、短缺多用於否定句

The children never lacked for love or attention.

這些孩子從來不缺愛與關心。