Word · Frequency #38473
lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/
adjective
不足；缺乏
核心释义
inadequate in amount or degree
- 1.
数量或程度上不足
inadequate in amount or degree
- 2.
不存在的
nonexistent
不存在；没有；数量或程度上不足；不存在的；缺乏的；不足的
用法In use
The soup was warm, but it was lacking in flavor.
用法提示：lacking in 表示‘在……方面不足’，lacking 为形容词，在句中作表语。
The instructions are clear, but some examples are lacking.
用法提示：lacking 作形容词，表示‘缺失的、不存在的’，跟在 be 动词后作表语。
She is not lacking in ability; she simply needs more time.
用法提示：not lacking in 意为‘并不缺少’，lacking 是形容词，与 be 动词构成系表结构。
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。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- lacking in
- 在…方面缺乏；缺少
- The dish is lacking in flavor.这道菜缺少味道。
- be lacking
- 缺乏；不足
- The necessary funds are lacking.必要的资金不足。
- sorely lacking
- 严重不足
- The safety measures are sorely lacking.安全措施严重不足。
- found lacking
- 被发现不足；被认为不合格
- The report was found lacking in several key areas.该报告在几个关键方面被发现不足。
- completely lacking
- 完全缺乏
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于be动词后，后面常接in表示在某方面不足
高价值词汇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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