deficit
Meaning: A shortfall; the amount by which something is less than what is needed
Deficit refers to the difference between what is expected or needed and what is actually available, typically indicating a shortage. It's commonly used in finance (budget deficit, trade deficit) and sports (to overcome a deficit). 'Attention deficit' refers to difficulty maintaining focus.
Examples
- The government is struggling to reduce the budget deficit. 政府正努力减少预算赤字。El gobierno está luchando por reducir el déficit presupuestario.政府は予算赤字の削減に苦戦しています。정부는 재정 적자를 줄이기 위해 고군분투하고 있습니다.
- They overcame a two-goal deficit to win the match. 他们克服了两球的落后赢得了比赛。Superaron un déficit de dos goles para ganar el partido.彼らは2点のビハインドを克服して試合に勝ちました。그들은 2골 차의 열세를 극복하고 경기에서 승리했습니다.
- There's a deficit of skilled workers in the industry. 该行业缺乏熟练工人。Hay un déficit de trabajadores cualificados en la industria.業界では熟練労働者が不足しています。업계에는 숙련된 노동자가 부족합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'déficit', from Latin 'deficit' meaning 'it is wanting', third person singular present of 'deficere' (to fail, desert, be wanting), from 'de-' (away) + 'facere' (to do, make). Related to 'deficient' and 'defect'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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