lack

• For once mrs. fisher lacked originality .
  这一次费舍太太的意见可并非独创。
• The school suspended for lack of finances .
  那所学校因经费不足而暂时停办。
• The lack of rain had parched the land .
  缺少雨水使土地干透了。
• The vote lacks five of being a majority .
  得票差五票不足多数。
• He was lacking in mathematical training .
  他数学方面训练不够。
• This lack invites unbelievable losses .
  这一缺陷造成了令人难以置信的损失。
• She lacked the courage of her convictions .
  她缺乏自信的勇气。
• They never lacked meat and drink .
  他们再也不缺肉，不缺酒了。
• The enterprise collapsed through lack of support .
  该企业因无力支持而倒闭。
• The paris delegation lacked discipline .
  巴黎代表团缺乏纪律性