n. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
n. a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
n. (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing
n. an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)
n. 赤字, 不足额
[医] 短缺
1. The country is facing a large budget deficit this year.
这个国家今年面临着巨大的预算赤字。
2. Many students struggle with a deficit in math skills.
许多学生在数学技能方面存在不足。
3. The company reported a deficit in profits for the last quarter.
该公司报告了上个季度的利润赤字。