What he lacks is confidence, isn't it?

他所缺乏的是信心，是吗？

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What he lacks in brains, he makes up for in brawn.

他以体力来弥补他脑力的不足。

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What he lacks in brains, he makes up for in brawn .

他以体力来弥补他脑力不足。

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What he lacks in emotional intensity, he makes up for with wit, humour and stirring energy.

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But in conversation, what he lacks in linguistic fluency, he makes up for in the emotional passion of a shattered life.

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But as an Indie developer, what he lacks in advertising and formal PR he makes up for by being loved by the gaming media.

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