deficientKK [dɪˈfɪʃənt] ｜ /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
GEPT 中高級
C2adjective
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient
The recipe for the cake turned out poorly because it was deficient in sugar.
缺乏的；不足的
C2adjective
falling short of a certain level or amount that is considered necessary or desirable
The company's budget is deficient, and they may not be able to afford to hire new employees this year.
不達標的；欠缺的
C2adjective
not meeting expectations or requirements
The company's customer service was deficient, with long wait times and unhelpful agents.