The method of excess and deficiency that had general applications was important in ancient mathematics.

盈不足方法是古代数学中一项具有一般性的重要方法。

youdao

The virtue of bravery lies somewhere in between the deficiency of bravery (cowardliness) and the excess of bravery (rashness).

勇敢的美德处于缺少勇气(懦弱)和勇气过多(鲁莽)之间。

youdao

So it is with all of the different virtues: the virtuous trait is that which is between the deficiency of that trait and the excess of that trait.

对于其他所有美德也是如此，某种品质的美德处于缺少此种品质和这种品质过多之间。

youdao

Similarly, if a property is sold at foreclosure or in a short sale and the underlying mortgage is recourse (meaning the borrower has personal responsibility for any excess loan deficiency remaining after the sale), then to the extent the remaining deficiency is forgiven, the borrower will again recognize COD income.

FORBES: Secrets Of The Fiscal Cliff Deal