be deficient in

基本解释

You are statistically more likely to be deficient in certain micronutrients, even if you eat a healthy diet.
对糖友们来说，即使有着健康的饮食习惯，也可能仍然缺乏某些特定的营养成分。
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However, it may also be a warning sign of blood loss in your body that may be causing you to be deficient in iron.
然而，血红蛋白降低也可能警示着，你的身体正在失血（并可能由此导致缺铁）。
Because fat-soluble vitamins are warehoused in the body, you're less likely to be deficient in them if you eat a well-balanced diet.
因为脂溶性的维生素能在体内合成，所以如果你能平衡饮食，就不会缺乏。

The plants can be deficient in certain things, especially fat soluble vitamins that come from meat and from essential amino acids.
植物中缺乏某些物质,特别是脂溶性维生素,那些只能从肉类和必需氨基酸中获得
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