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单词 deficiency
释义 deficiency
deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ noun [C or U]
C1 a state of not having, or not having enough, of something that is needed: » Pregnant women often suffer from iron deficiency.» Deficiencies in the education system have been much in the news.Thesaurus+: ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Lacking things
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Extra Examples:» Severe iron deficiency can cause developmental delay and growth retardation.» The teacher even implied that he was suffering from some kind of mental deficiency.» The blood tests revealed a deficiency in certain key minerals and vitamins.» There were clear deficiencies in the standard of service provided.» Despite his deficiencies as a husband, he was a good father to his children.
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