lack的用法

lack的用法：lack可作为名词，中文翻译为缺乏、匮乏、短缺，复数形式为lacks；lack还可作为动词，中文翻译为没有、不足、短缺，常与介词of连用，固定搭配为lack of sth，意为缺乏……。

lack的基本含义及用法介绍

1、作为名词时，意为缺乏;匮乏;短缺。

例句：There was no lack of volunteers.

志愿者不乏其人。

Despite his lack of experience, he got the job...

他虽然经验不足，但还是获得了这份工作。

There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.

大家对税制缺乏了解。

Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it.

依我看，主要问题是缺钱。

Research has been constrained by a lack of funds.

研究工作因经费不足而受限制。

2、作为动词时，意为没有;缺乏;不足;短缺。

例句：Some houses still lack basic amenities such as bathrooms.

有些住宅仍没有像卫生间这样的基本设施。

She has the determination that her brother lacks.

她有决心，而她兄弟却没有。

It lacked the power of the Italian cars...

它没有意大利轿车动力强劲。

She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization.

她聪慧绝顶，工作却缺乏条理。

This is not a job for someone who lacks decision.

不果断的人不适宜做这工作。