lack

• 名词，表示缺少或没有某事物的状态；即不足、匮乏或短缺。

A noun referring to the state of being without or not having enough of something; an absence or deficiency.

不可数

1. Absence or deficiencyB1formal

   The state of not having enough of something, or not having something at all.

   缺乏或不足

   • The project failed due to a lack of funding.
   • There is a lack of evidence to support his claim.
   • She suffers from a lack of confidence in public speaking.

   同义词absencedearthdeficiencydeficitinsufficiencyneedpaucityscarcityshortagewant

   反义词abundanceexcessplentyprofusionsurpluswealth

2. ShortageB1formal

   A situation where something needed is not available in sufficient quantity.

   缺乏

   • The city faces a lack of affordable housing.
   • A lack of resources prevented the team from completing the task.
   • The lack of rain has caused a drought in the region.

   同义词dearthdeficiencyinsufficiencyneedpaucityscarcityshortagewant

   反义词abundanceexcessplentyprofusionsurplus

• 表示缺乏、没有或不足某种必需或期望的事物。

A verb used to indicate the absence or deficiency of something that is needed or expected.

1. Be without or deficientB1formal

   To not have something that is needed or expected.

   缺乏

   • The project lacks sufficient funding to continue.
   • She lacks experience in this field.
   • His argument lacks evidence to support it.

   同义词needrequirewant

   反义词commandenjoyhaveholdownpossess

2. Be missingB1formal

   To be absent or not present in a situation or place.

   缺少

   • The room lacks natural light.
   • This dish lacks flavor.
   • The team lacks a clear leader.

   反义词haveholdownpossess