- to be deficient in
- lapse
- deficiency
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be deficient in
- lapse
- deficiency
This meaning is used to describe a situation where something is lacking or insufficient in quantity or quality.
His knowledge is deficient in this field.
The content of this book is lacking in depth.
This meaning refers to a temporary failure or interruption, often used in the context of a mistake or a slip in judgment.
His attention lapsed, leading to the mistake.
He had a lapse in response during work.
This meaning points to an inherent flaw or shortage, often implying a need for improvement or correction.
This dietary habit may cause nutritional deficiencies.
They found that this project has a deficiency in funding.
Generated collocations (experimental)
qiàn quē欠缺jīng yàn经验to lack experienceqiàn quē欠缺zī jīn资金to be deficient in fundsqiàn quē欠缺zhī shi知识to lack knowledgeqiàn quē欠缺néng lì能力to be deficient in abilityqiàn quē欠缺gōu tōng沟通to have communication gapsqiàn quē欠缺zhòng shì重视to lack emphasisqiàn quē欠缺zhī chí支持to lack supportqiàn quē欠缺xìn rèn信任to be deficient in trustqiàn quē欠缺guān zhù关注to lack attentionqiàn quē欠缺xì jié细节to be deficient in detailsquē fá缺乏ān quán gǎn安全感to lack a sense of securitygè rén个人qiàn quē欠缺personal deficiencies