n. 缺乏,没有 (常与介词of连用)
◆Many people can't afford to buy a house because of lack of money.
因为缺钱,许多人买不起房子。
vt. 缺乏,缺少,没有 (不用于被动语态) vi. 缺乏(+in); 需要 (+for)
◆The plants lack water; please water them, or they'll die.
这些植物缺水;请浇水,否则它们会死的。
◆He is young; he is still lacking in experience.
他年轻,还缺少经验。