| 单词 | lack |
| 释义 | lack —lack /læk/ noun lack of sth► B1 the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it: » Her only problem is a lack of confidence.» Lack of sleep had made him irritable.» If he fails it won't be for/through lack of effort (= he has certainly tried).» We won't be going on holiday this year - lack of funds, I'm afraid.Thesaurus+: ↑Lacking things , ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Essential or necessaryThesaurus+: ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Lacking thingsWord partners for lack noun• a ♯complete/♯distinct/♯marked/♯total lack of sth• a ♯comparative/♯relative lack of sth• an ♯apparent lack of sth• ♯for lack of sthCollocations:–Prepositions-lu. lack of sth» The event was cancelled owing to lack of interest.-lu. because of/due to/from/owing to/through a lack of sth» The youth club closed because of a lack of volunteers to run it.-lu. despite a/sb's lack of sth» We decided to climb the mountain despite our lack of experience.-lu. for lack of sth» If I don't pass the exam, it won't be for lack of trying.–Nouns-lu. lack of ambition/confidence/courage/discipline/enthusiasm/imagination» Her work shows a lack of imagination.-lu. lack of attention/awareness/communication/concentration/concern/consideration/cooperation/interest/respect/support/understanding» Lack of attention in class meant I failed to learn French.-lu. lack of cash/evidence/funds/money/resources/space» The police had to release him because of lack of evidence.-lu. lack of action/advice/effort/experience/knowledge» There has been a distinct lack of action around here.-lu. lack of access/choice/clarity/consistency/control/direction/progress» I detected a lack of progress on the building front.-lu. lack of exercise/food/oxygen/sleep» The baby was brain damaged because of lack of oxygen.–Adjectives-lu. an alarming/appalling/serious lack of sth» There was an appalling lack of hygiene in the restaurant.-lu. an apparent/general/real/relative lack of sth» There is an apparent lack of trust in the management here.-lu. a complete/distinct/marked/total lack of sth» There is a distinct lack of discipline in her class.-lu. lack of adequate/available/good sth» The lack of adequate food was a constant problem.–Verbs-lu. be caused by/be exacerbated by/be hampered by/suffer from a lack of sth» The illness was caused by a lack of fresh produce in their diets.-lu. cite/express/show a lack of sth» They cited lack of money as their main reason for leaving college.-lu. bemoan/complain about/criticize the lack of sth» The report criticized the lack of leadership within the organization.-lu. make up for the lack of sth» Their enthusiasm almost makes up for their lack of experience.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for lack ► B2 to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted: » He just lacks a little confidence.» What we lack in this house is space to store things.» We are lacking three members of staff due to illness.Thesaurus+: ↑Lacking things , ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Essential or necessaryThesaurus+: ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Lacking things• • • Extra Examples:» They've won a few matches this season but they lack consistency.» They lack basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk.» He lacks the necessary skills for the job.» The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.» Joshua clearly has ability in this subject but he lacks application.Common mistake: lack! Remember that when lack is a verb it is never followed by 'of'.! Don't say 'something lacks of something', say something lacks something:✗ Our town lacks of a good shopping centre.» Our town lacks a good shopping centre. |
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