deficient
英 [dɪ'fɪʃ(ə)nt]
美[dɪ'fɪʃnt]
- adj. 不足的；有缺陷的；不充分的
英英释意
- 1. inadequate in amount or degree;
- "a deficient education"
- "deficient in common sense"
- "lacking in stamina"
- "tested and found wanting"
- 2. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement;
- "insufficient funds"
- 3. falling short of some prescribed norm;
- "substandard housing"