deficient
gb/dɪfˈɪʃənt/ us/dɪfˈɪʃənt/
B2
Inggeris
~ 8400
hiányos, kevés, hiánya van, szellemileg visszamaradott, gyengeelméjű
B2
1
Corak penggunaan:
be deficient in [something]
The report was rejected because it was deficient in detail.
A jelentést azért utasították el, mert nem volt elég részletes.
Her training is deficient in basic safety procedures.
A képzése hiányos az alapvető biztonsági eljárások terén.
The company’s security measures were found to be seriously deficient.
The program is deficient in support for international students.
His argument was interesting but ultimately deficient in evidence.
Contoh untuk pelajar
My diet is deficient in fresh vegetables.
Az étrendemben kevés a friss zöldség.
The team is deficient in experienced players.
A csapatnak kevés tapasztalt játékosa van.
This plan is deficient in clear goals.
The school is deficient in modern computers.
His speech was good but deficient in facts.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use *deficient of* instead of *deficient in*. The usual pattern is *be deficient in [something]*, e.g. *The report is deficient in detail*, not *deficient of detail*.
Maksud
not having enough of something
Kolokasi
deficient in experience
|deficient in resources
|deficient performance
|deficient system
|morally deficient
|seriously deficient
Sinonim
lacking (More common and slightly simpler; often used in the same construction, e.g. 'lacking in confidence'.)
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inadequate (Stronger criticism that something is not good enough in quality or amount.)
Antonim
sufficient (Focuses on there being enough of something, the opposite of being short of it.)
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adequate (Suggests just enough to meet a need, the opposite of falling below what is needed.)
Tema
evaluation
|work
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Not having enough of something important or needed.
Not having as much of something as is needed, expected, or considered acceptable.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
hiányos
B2
hiánya van
B1
Corak penggunaan:
be deficient in [a nutrient or substance]
Many people in northern countries are deficient in vitamin D during the winter.
Az északi országokban télen sok ember D-vitamin-hiányos.
The test showed that he was severely deficient in iron.
A vizsgálat kimutatta, hogy súlyos vashiánya van.
Children who are iodine-deficient may develop serious health problems.
A diet that is deficient in calcium can lead to weak bones.
Patients deficient in this enzyme cannot properly break down the drug.
Contoh untuk pelajar
She is deficient in iron, so she takes pills.
Vashiánya van, ezért vastablettát szed.
Many adults are deficient in vitamin D.
Sok felnőtt D-vitamin-hiányos.
His diet is deficient in protein.
The doctor said I am deficient in this vitamin.
If you are deficient in calcium, your bones can become weak.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes say *have a deficient of iron* instead of using the adjective correctly. Say *be deficient in iron* or *have an iron deficiency*, not *have a deficient of iron*.
Maksud
lacking a needed nutrient
Kolokasi
iron-deficient
|vitamin D-deficient
|nutrient-deficient diet
|iodine-deficient population
|nutritionally deficient
|deficient in calcium
Sinonim
insufficient (General word for not enough; often used in technical reports about levels or amounts of substances.)
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depleted (Suggests that the level has been used up or reduced over time.)
Antonim
sufficient (Indicates that the level of the nutrient or substance is high enough for normal function.)
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replete (Technical/medical term meaning fully supplied with a particular substance.)
Tema
health
|science
|medicine
|body
Definisi
Not having enough of an important nutrient or substance in the body.
Having too little of a specific nutrient, chemical, or other substance that the body needs to function normally.
C1
ARCHAIC
3
Corak penggunaan:
be mentally deficient
The law, written in the 1950s, uses the term "mentally deficient," which is now considered offensive.
Az 1950-es években írt törvény a „szellemileg visszamaradott” kifejezést használja, amelyet ma már sértőnek tartanak.
Old medical records sometimes described patients as deficient in intelligence.
Régi orvosi feljegyzésekben a betegeket néha „gyengeelméjűnek” nevezték.
The novel reflects the outdated belief that certain groups were inherently deficient.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The phrase "mentally deficient" is old and offensive.
A „szellemileg visszamaradott” kifejezés elavult és sértő.
Modern writers avoid calling a person deficient.
A mai szerzők kerülik, hogy egy embert „szellemileg visszamaradottnak” nevezzenek.
In the past, some children were wrongly labeled as deficient.
You should not describe a person as deficient in this way.
The word is now mainly seen in old books as "mentally deficient".
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may not realize that using *deficient* to describe a person’s mental ability is outdated and offensive. In modern English, avoid calling a person *deficient*; use respectful terms like *person with an intellectual disability* if needed.
Maksud
having low mental ability (offensive)
Kolokasi
mentally deficient
|severely deficient child
|deficient in intelligence
|classified as deficient
Sinonim
intellectually disabled (Modern, more neutral and respectful term; used in formal and medical contexts instead of the outdated *deficient*.)
Antonim
intelligent (Direct opposite in terms of mental ability.)
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gifted (Suggests unusually high mental ability, the strong opposite of the old idea of being 'deficient'.)
Tema
health
|disability
|offensive_language
Definisi
Having very low mental ability; an old word that is now offensive and should not be used about people.
Having significantly reduced intellectual ability; formerly used as a medical or legal term and now considered offensive when referring to people.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
deficient
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɪʃənt/
US/dɪfˈɪʃənt/
Suku kata dan tekanan
de - fi - cient (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fi)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: deficient
Keluarga kata
Core family
deficiency
noun B2
Related words
deficit
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
sufficient
adjective B1
insufficient
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
deficiently
adverb C1
Ungkapan
deficient in
1/dɪfˈɪʃənt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
not having enough of something
Not having enough of a stated thing that is needed or wanted.
Contoh
- Many young adults are deficient in savings for retirement.
- This essay is deficient in clear examples.
- The soil here is deficient in nutrients, so plants grow poorly.