Definitions
- 1. to lack; to be short of
Word relationships
Antonyms
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Common mistakes
缺乏 is a transitive verb and must be followed by an object; do not use it without one, as in '他缺乏。'
Formality
缺乏 is relatively formal; in casual conversation, 缺 (quē) is often used instead.
Example Sentences
5 shown由于 缺乏 资金，项目停滞了。
Due to lack of funds, the project came to a standstill.
这个地区 缺乏 水资源。
This region lacks water resources.
他把失败归结为 缺乏 经验。
He attributed the failure to a lack of experience.
你 缺乏 衝勁。
他 缺乏 經驗。
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