deficiency

n. /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ B1

缺乏；不足；缺陷

A lack of something that is necessary.

仙境例句

The cook believed every soup had a deficiency of pepper, so she always added more.

厨娘认为每锅汤都缺胡椒，所以总要再加一些。