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deficient

/dɪfɪʃənt/

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1 · adjective

lacking something necessary or being too low in amount

缺乏的；不足的

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The soil was deficient in nutrients, so the crops grew poorly.
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土壤缺乏养分，因此庄稼长势不好。
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Pronunciation: /dɪfɪʃənt/

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