Word · Frequency #38473
lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/
adjective
不足；缺乏
inadequate in amount or degree
- 1.
inadequate in amount or degree
数量或程度上不足
- 2.
nonexistent
不存在的
不存在；没有；数量或程度上不足；不存在的；缺乏的；不足的
In use
The soup was warm, but it was lacking in flavor.
The instructions are clear, but some examples are lacking.
She is not lacking in ability; she simply needs more time.
lacking in stamina
her appetite was lacking
be lacking in sth
The report was lacking in detail.
这份报告缺乏细节。
be lacking
Basic amenities were lacking.
基本设施缺乏。
Common mistakes
I am lacking of money.I am lacking money.
lacking作为形容词后直接跟名词，不需要介词of；而中文'缺乏'常带'的'导致误加of
There is a lacking of resources.There is a lack of resources.
表示'缺乏'的名词是lack，而非形容词lacking；lacking不能用作名词
Connections
Synonyms
- deficient
- 不足的，有缺陷的 · 较正式，强调数量或质量低于所需标准。
- insufficient
- 不充分的 · 正式，常指数量或程度不够。
- inadequate
- 不充分的，不合格的 · 强调不能满足需求或标准。
- missing
- 缺少的，丢失的 · 指本应存在但缺失，侧重不在原位。
- wanting
- 缺乏的，不足的 · 较正式，常用于书面语。
Antonyms
Confusing words
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于be动词后，后面常接in表示在某方面不足
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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