a lack of

A lack of magnesium causes muscles to go into spasm.

缺镁会导致肌肉痉挛。

They fell a lack of warmth in his exceeding formal congratulatory speech.

他们感到他那过于刻板的祝词缺乏热情.

A lack of narrative drive leaves the reader with piecemeal vignettes.

述缺乏吸引力,读者读到的只是一些支离破碎的片段.

University teachers generally have admitted a lack of enthusiasm about their subjects.

高校教师大体上承认对其所教专业缺乏热情。

He admitted a lack of motivation and a feeling of sloth.

他承认自己缺乏动力，总想犯懒。

Hard work can often make up for a lack of ability.

努力工作经常可以弥补能力的不足.

A lack of oxygen may inhibit brain development in the unborn child.

缺氧可能阻碍胎儿的大脑发育。

He suffers from a lack of self-regard.

他缺乏自尊。

There is a lack of people wanting to start up new businesses.

有创业意愿的人非常匮乏。

The long list of jobs on her CV suggests a lack of stickability.

她简历上的那一长串工作说明她没长性。

a lack of clarity in the law

法律上不明确

I think a lack of confidence underlies his manner.

我认为他表现出的态度是因为他缺乏信心.

a lack of essential nutrients

基本营养的缺乏

There's a lack of fussiness about the way he works.

他工作时不会过分注重细节。

a lack of spiritual values in the modern world

现代世界精神价值的缺失