1. | ~ (in sth) 没有;匮乏;缺乏;不足having none or not enough of sth |
She's not usually lacking in confidence. 她平时并不缺乏自信心。 | |
The book is completely lacking in originality. 这部书完全没有创意。 | |
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking(= was thought not to be good enough) . 他获聘为教师,能力却显得一般。 |
2. | 不在场;得不到not present or not available |
I feel there is something lacking in my life. 我觉得我的生活中缺少点什么。 |