the state of not having something or not having enough of something 缺乏；匮乏；短缺 - lack of something
a lack of understanding/knowledge 缺乏理解/知识 Passengers complained about the lack of information when flights were cancelled. 乘客抱怨航班取消时缺乏信息。 Her enthusiasm compensated for her apparent lack of experience. 她的热情弥补了她明显的经验不足。 He was suffering from a complete lack of confidence. 他完全缺乏信心。 There was no lack of volunteers. 志愿者不乏其人。 - because of a lack of something
The project was abandoned because of a total lack of support. 由于完全缺乏支持，这个项目被放弃了。 - due to (a) lack of something
He was released due to lack of evidence. 由于缺乏证据，他被释放了。 - through lack of something
The trip was cancelled through lack of interest. 因为缺乏兴趣这次旅行被取消了。 - despite the lack of something
Fans of classic comedy should be happy with this disc, despite the lack of extras. 经典喜剧的粉丝应该对这张光盘感到满意，尽管缺少额外的东西。 Money and the fear of its lack are present in many of his poems. 金钱和对金钱匮乏的恐惧存在于他的许多诗歌中。
Extra ExamplesShe showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. 她对做母亲的想法明显缺乏热情。 I've lost those skills through lack of practice. 由于缺乏练习，我的那些技能已经荒疏。 She thought she would collapse from lack of sleep. 她觉得自己会因睡眠不足而垮掉。 The situation was worsened by lack of communication. 因为缺乏沟通，情况越来越糟。 There is certainly no lack of interest in the subject. 对这个话题当然不乏兴趣。 There was a distinct lack of urgency in his manner. 他的做事方式明显缺乏紧迫感。 a general lack of knowledge among the young 年轻人当中普遍存在的知识匮乏 an abysmal lack of knowledge 知识的极度贫乏
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- profound
- serious
- severe
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- by lack of
- for lack of
- from lack of
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- no lack of something
Word OriginMiddle English: corresponding to, and perhaps partly from, Middle Dutch and Middle Low German lak ‘deficiency’, Middle Dutch laken ‘lack, blame’.- lack of something
Idioms
not for want/lack of trying
used to say that although somebody has not succeeded in something, they have tried very hard 并非努力不够；已经尽力了 They haven't won a game yet, but it isn't for want of trying. 他们还没赢过一场比赛，但并不是由于拼劲不足。 They lost the game, but not for lack of trying. 他们输了比赛，但已经尽力了。