underfeed
verb [ T ] uk/ˌʌn.dəˈfiːd/ us/ˌʌn.dɚˈfiːd/
喂养不足，进食不足
to not give enough food to a person or animal
We are called in to help when parents neglect and underfeed their children. 当父母忽视自己的孩子、对他们喂养不足时，我们就会应要求介入并提供帮助。
The plants in the aquarium seem to be disappearing—am I underfeeding my fish? 水族箱中的植物似乎越来越少——是我给鱼喂食不足吗？
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- The jurors believed the prosecutors' claims that the couple intentionally neglected and underfed the child.
- Some school districts nationwide are being flagged for underfeeding kids.
- The prisoners were beaten, kicked, abused, and underfed.
- Whether it's a cat, a dog, or whatever, underfeeding your pet is irresponsible, cruel, and against the law.