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缺失

quē shī

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • lack; deficiency
  • to be deficient; to lack
  • shortcoming; flaw; defect

Definition

缺乏、缺少或失去的事物或部分。

Deficiency, lack, or absence of something.

Usage

常用于描述某种应有的东西不存在或不完整,可指物质、精神、数据等各方面的缺失。

Often used to describe something that should be present but is missing or incomplete; can refer to material, spiritual, data, or other aspects.

Examples

  • 1 这个报告缺失了关键数据,需要补充。 (This report lacks key data and needs to be supplemented.)
  • 2 教育资源的缺失导致农村孩子上学困难。 (The lack of educational resources makes it difficult for rural children to go to school.)
  • 3 他的性格中有一种信任感的缺失。 (There is a lack of trust in his personality.)
  • 4 数据库中缺失了很多用户信息。 (Many user information is missing in the database.)
  • 5 长期缺失父母的关爱会影响孩子的心理健康。 (Long-term absence of parental care can affect a child's mental health.)
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