in defect of

• adj. 缺乏(若无 ... 时； 因无； 若无-时； 因无-)

例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

1. The factory was closed down because of no orders.
   这家工厂因无人订货而关门了。
2. He is acquit in default of strong evidence of his guilt.
   因无确凿证据而判他无罪。