"deficiency" in Chinese (Simplified)
缺乏不足
Definition
重要或必需的东西的缺乏，特别是对健康或正常运作所需的不足。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于医学或科学语境，如“铁缺乏”；常与“...缺乏”搭配，不用于描述日常生活中的普通不足，语气较正式或技术性。
Examples
His project failed because of a deficiency in planning.
他的项目因计划**不足**而失败。
Iron deficiency is common in young children.
儿童常见铁**缺乏**。
Vitamin D deficiency can cause health problems.
维生素D**缺乏**可能导致健康问题。
The doctor checked for any nutrient deficiency during the exam.
医生在检查时查找是否有任何营养**缺乏**。
They discovered a deficiency in the safety system after the accident.
事故后，他们发现了安全系统的**不足**。
A deficiency of trust can ruin even the strongest relationships.
缺乏信任可能破坏最牢固的关系。