Definition: a mistake or fault in something so that it is not good enough Level: C1
审计揭示了财务控制中的一个关键缺陷。
The audit revealed a critical ___deficiency in the financial controls.
工程师们正在努力纠正旧桥的结构缺陷。
Engineers are working to correct the structural ___deficiencies in the old bridge.
资金不足导致研究资源存在显著缺陷。
A lack of funding has led to a significant ___deficiency in research resources.
