漫画搞定六级词汇(音频+文本) 第145期

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efficiency n．效率，功效
例句：Such action can only be justified¹ on the grounds of greater efficiency.
只有以提高功效为依据可以证明采取这种措施是正确的。

efficient adj. 生效的，有效率的，能干的
例句：The information system has recently been modified to make it more efficient.
最近信息系统已稍加改动以提高效率。

proficiency² n．精通，熟练程度
例句：Only through constant practice, can you improve your language proficiency quickly.
只有不断练习，才能迅速提高语言的熟练程度。

deficiency n．缺乏，不足
例句：The deficiency of this plan is very clear, so it can't possibly succeed.
这项计划的缺陷是很明显的，所以它不可能成功。

deficit³ n．赤字,不足额
The current trade deficit indicates a serious imbalance between the import and export trade of the small country.
当前的贸易赤字表明那个小国的进出口贸易严重失调。

1 justified   

a.正当的，有理的

参考例句：

• She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. 她认为有充分的理由要求退款。
• The prisoner has certainly justified his claims by his actions. 那个囚犯确实已用自己的行动表明他的要求是正当的。

2 proficiency   

n.精通，熟练，精练

参考例句：

• He plied his trade and gained proficiency in it.他勤习手艺，技术渐渐达到了十分娴熟的地步。
• How do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?你认为你的书面英语和口语熟练程度如何？

3 deficit   

n.亏空，亏损；赤字，逆差

参考例句：

• The directors have reported a deficit of 2.5 million dollars.董事们报告赤字为250万美元。
• We have a great deficit this year.我们今年有很大亏损。