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复数形式
deficits
1
赤字, 不足
the difference between the needed amount that is higher than the available amount, especially money
- The government faced a budget deficit due to increased spending and decreased revenue.
由于支出增加和收入减少，政府面临预算赤字。
- The organization's deficit in funding forced it to cut back on programs and services.
该组织的资金赤字迫使其削减计划和服务。
- The trade deficit widened as imports exceeded exports for the fourth consecutive quarter.
由于进口连续第四个季度超过出口，贸易赤字扩大。
- The company reported a deficit in sales for the fiscal year, leading to a decline in profits.
该公司报告财政年度销售额出现赤字，导致利润下降。
- The deficit in qualified personnel posed a challenge for the healthcare system.
合格人员的短缺给医疗系统带来了挑战。
2
赤字, 不足
an amount by which what is needed or expected exceeds what is available
- There was a deficit of volunteers for the charity event.
慈善活动的志愿者存在短缺。
- A calorie deficit is necessary to lose weight effectively.
为了有效减肥，热量赤字是必要的。
- The city faced a deficit of affordable housing.
该城市面临经济适用房的短缺。
- The team struggled due to a deficit of experienced players.
由于经验丰富的球员不足，球队陷入了困境。
- Supply shortages created a deficit in essential goods.
供应短缺造成了必需品的短缺。
3
赤字, 落后
the amount by which a competitor or team is losing
- The basketball team worked hard to overcome a 15-point deficit.
篮球队努力克服了15分的差距。
- By halftime, they faced a large deficit in the score.
到半场时，他们在比分上面临着巨大的差距。
- He reduced the deficit with a crucial goal.
他通过一个关键进球减少了赤字。
- The runners tried to close the deficit in the final lap.
选手们在最后一圈试图缩小差距。
- The deficit in the final set was too big to recover from.
最后一盘的差距太大，无法挽回。
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缺陷, 障碍
a weakness or loss in cognitive or neurological function
- The patient showed a deficit in short-term memory.
患者表现出短期记忆中的缺陷。
- Neurological testing revealed deficits in motor skills.
神经学测试揭示了运动技能中的缺陷。
- Learning deficits can be addressed with specialized education.
学习缺陷可以通过专业教育来解决。
- Attention deficits affect classroom performance.
注意缺陷影响课堂表现。
- Speech deficits were apparent after the stroke.
中风后，言语缺陷很明显。