"deficient" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 缺乏的
• 不足的

Definition

如果某物是缺乏的，说明它没有所需的数量或品质，存在不足。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Deficient” 多用于正式场合，尤指健康、营养或系统等领域的缺陷，比如 'deficient in vitamin C'。很少直接用于人，避免冒犯。

Examples

This diet is deficient in vitamins.

这种饮食**缺乏**维生素。

The report was deficient and needed more details.

这份报告**不充分**，需要更多细节。

If the machine’s power is deficient, it will not work well.

如果机器的动力**不足**，它就不会正常工作。

Doctors said she was deficient in iron, which made her feel tired.

医生说她**缺乏**铁，所以总是感到疲倦。

The company’s software is deficient compared to its competitors.

公司的软件与竞争对手相比**存在不足**。

"I think the plan is deficient. There are too many gaps," the manager said.

经理说：“我认为这个方案**有缺陷**，漏洞太多了。”