for lack of
英[fɔːlækəv]
美[fɔːrlækəv]
- The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence.
法官因缺乏证据而拒不受理这宗案件。
- His campaign is already hurting for money.
他从事的社会运动已经因缺乏经费而难以为继了。
- The absence of color in that drawing makes it dull.
那幅画因没有著色而显得晦暗。
- In default of tools, he uses a knife.
因没有工具,他使用一把刀子。