deficit

/ˈdɛfəsət/

the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

中文释义：赤字；不足；亏损

The government aims to reduce the budget deficit by cutting unnecessary spending.

政府旨在通过削减不必要的开支来减少预算赤字。

A sleep deficit can impair cognitive function and decision-making abilities.

睡眠不足会损害认知功能和决策能力。