英语成语:not for (a) lack of trying;lack the courage of (sbs) convictions
Despite putting forth a significant amount of effort or energy.
尽管付出了大量的努力或精力。
I’m sorry your team lost,but it wasn’t for a lack of trying!
A: "So,did he get you to go on a date with him?" B: "No. Not for lack of trying,mind you."
机译:A： “那么，他让你和他约会了吗？”B：“不，不是因为不够努力，请注意。”
To lack something one or something wants or requires,or would benefit from.
缺乏某人或某物所需、想要或能从中受益的东西。
The only thing he lacks for is the motivation to put his skills to goof use.
You don’t need to get me anything for my birthday,Mom—I really lack for nothing.
机译:妈妈，你不需要给我任何生日礼物，我真的什么都不缺。
To not have the confidence to act or behave in accordance with one’s beliefs or ideologies,especially in the face of resistance,criticism,or persecution.
缺乏信心，无法按照自己的信念或意识形态行事，尤其是在面对阻力、批评或迫害时。
The governor was presented with a bribe to help the corporation avoid regulation,and she accepted it because she lacked the courage of her convictions.
有人向州长行贿以帮助公司逃避监管，而她接受了贿赂，因为她缺乏坚持自己信念的勇气。
The governor was presented with a bribe to help the corporation avoid regulation,and she accepted it because she lacked the courage of her convictions.
机译:州长收到了一笔贿赂，以帮助该公司规避监管，她接受了这笔贿赂，因为她缺乏坚定信念的勇气。
