deficiency

名詞

1. 1

   缺乏、不足醫學／營養

   A vitamin D deficiency can make your bones weaker over time.

   缺乏維生素D久了會使骨骼變得脆弱。

2. 2

   短缺、不足額

   The report revealed a serious deficiency in emergency medical supplies.

   報告揭露緊急醫療物資嚴重短缺。

3. 3

   缺陷、缺點、不足之處常用複數

   The inspection exposed several deficiencies in the building's fire safety.

   這次檢查揭露了大樓消防安全上的多項缺陷。