U1E2 | lack

Word of the day · Feb 24, 2026 · 1m

Lack

【noun】

the state of not having something or not having enough of something缺乏，不足

The project failed due to a lack of funding.

由于缺乏资金，该项目失败了。

A lack of sleep can affect your health.

睡眠不足会影响你的健康。

【verb】

to not have something that you need, or not have enough of it缺乏，缺少（所需之物）

They lack the money to send him to university.

他们没钱送他上大学。

She lacks the confidence to speak in public.

她缺乏在公众面前讲话的信心。

* lacking

【adjective】

not existing or not available缺乏的，不足的

The book is lacking in detail.

这本书缺乏细节。

The team is lacking in experience.

这个团队缺乏经验。

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