lack
LACK noun
uk/læk/ us lack of sthB1 not having something, or not having enough of something
недостаток чего-либо
a lack of food/money a lack of facilities for young people
lack verb uk/læk/ us
B2 [ T ] to not have something, or not have enough of something
испытывать недостаток (в чем-либо)
She really lack s confidence. be lack ing
If something that you need is lack ing, you do not have enough of it.
недоставать, не хватать
Enthusiasm has been sadly lack ing these past few months at work.
be lack ing in sth
to not have a quality
быть лишенным чего-либо
He's totally lack ing in charm of any sort.