lack vt.& n.缺乏;缺少; 不足
(教材P49)When there is a lack of food, there is hunger.
当缺少食物时就会有饥饿产生。
(1)(a) lack of... ……的缺少
for lack of sth. 因缺少……
(2)lacking adj. 缺少的;缺乏的
be lacking in 缺少……;……不足
Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a lack of exercise.
健康问题与不良饮食习惯和缺乏运动有密切关系。