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单词 under-strength
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Definition of under-strength in English:

under-strength

adverb ˌʌndəˈstrɛŋ(k)θ
  • 1Originally Military. With less than the usual or required personnel, equipment, or resources.

  • 2Of a mixture, compound, or preparation: under the usual, appropriate, or expected potency or degree of concentration.

adjective ˌʌndəˈstrɛŋ(k)θ
  • 1Having less than the usual, appropriate, or expected potency or degree of concentration.

  • 2Originally Military. Having less than the usual or required personnel, equipment, or resources.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Lancaster Gazette. From under- + strength.

 
 

Definition of under-strength in US English:

under-strength

adverbˌʌndəˈstrɛŋ(k)θ
  • 1Originally Military. With less than the usual or required personnel, equipment, or resources.

  • 2Of a mixture, compound, or preparation: under the usual, appropriate, or expected potency or degree of concentration.

adjectiveˌʌndəˈstrɛŋ(k)θ
  • 1Having less than the usual, appropriate, or expected potency or degree of concentration.

  • 2Originally Military. Having less than the usual or required personnel, equipment, or resources.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Lancaster Gazette. From under- + strength.

 
 
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