deficit
A deficit is an amount by which a resource, especially money, falls short of what is required or expected. It commonly describes a situation where spending exceeds income or when there is a shortage in a specific skill or quality.
예시
3 / 5After buying the expensive car, he faced a personal budget deficit for the rest of the year.
He spent more money than he earned and had a shortage of funds after his purchase.
The government is struggling to reduce the national deficit through tax reforms.
The state is trying to fix the gap between its high spending and lower tax revenue.
I'm running on a sleep deficit this week because of the late-night projects.
I haven't slept enough lately and my body is lacking the rest it needs.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'deficient'. If you have a deficit, your bank account is 'deficient'—it is missing the money it should have.
빠른 퀴즈
The company's annual report showed a massive _____ because production costs were much higher than sales revenue.
정답!
정답은: deficit
예시
After buying the expensive car, he faced a personal budget deficit for the rest of the year.
everydayHe spent more money than he earned and had a shortage of funds after his purchase.
The government is struggling to reduce the national deficit through tax reforms.
formalThe state is trying to fix the gap between its high spending and lower tax revenue.
I'm running on a sleep deficit this week because of the late-night projects.
informalI haven't slept enough lately and my body is lacking the rest it needs.
The study indicates a significant cognitive deficit in patients suffering from the condition.
academicResearch shows a measurable lack of normal mental function in these specific patients.
The trade deficit widened this quarter as imports significantly outpaced exports.
businessThe company or country bought more from abroad than it sold, resulting in a loss.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in deficit
having a negative balance or shortage
deficit spending
government spending financed by borrowing rather than taxation
structural deficit
a budget deficit that results from a fundamental imbalance
자주 혼동되는 단어
Debt is the total amount of money owed over time, while deficit is the shortfall in a single period (e.g., a year).
Deficiency usually refers to a lack of a necessary quality or nutrient, while deficit is primarily used for quantities and finances.
사용 참고사항
The word 'deficit' is most frequently used in financial and political contexts to discuss money. It is also common in psychology and medicine to describe a lack of certain abilities or functions.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often try to use 'deficit' as a verb; however, it only functions as a noun in standard English. They also confuse it with 'debt', which represents the accumulated total of deficits.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'deficient'. If you have a deficit, your bank account is 'deficient'—it is missing the money it should have.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'deficit', the third-person singular present of 'deficere', meaning 'it is wanting' or 'it fails'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western democracies, the 'national deficit' is a major point of political contention during election cycles regarding fiscal responsibility.
빠른 퀴즈
The company's annual report showed a massive _____ because production costs were much higher than sales revenue.
정답!
정답은: deficit
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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