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lacking

/ˈlækɪŋ/

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verb

缺乏，缺少

To be without, to need, to require.

Examples :

"My life lacks excitement."

我的生活缺乏刺激。

condition state

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verb

缺乏，缺少。

To be short (of or for something).

Examples :

"The bakery was lacking sugar, so they couldn't bake any cookies today. "

这家面包店缺少糖，所以今天做不了饼干了。

condition amount negative gap

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verb

缺乏，缺少。

Examples :

"The student was lacking in motivation for her history project. "

那个学生做历史项目缺乏动力。

condition negative

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verb

挑剔，批评。

To see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach.

Examples :

"The manager was lacking the employee's performance, pointing out every small error in the report. "

经理一直在挑剔员工的表现，指出了报告中每一个细小的错误。

attitude character language communication moral

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noun

缺乏，缺少

The absence of something; a lack.

Examples :

"The company's downfall was due to a crucial lacking: effective leadership. "

这家公司的倒闭是由于一个关键的缺乏：有效的领导力。

condition state situation quality

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adjective

缺乏，缺少。

Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

Examples :

"This cheese is lacking in pungency."

这种奶酪不够味儿，味道有点淡。

quality condition

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adjective

没有携带枪支的, 未持枪的

Not carrying a firearm.

Examples :

"Are you packing or lacking?"

你带枪了吗，还是没带枪？

military weapon