由于销售额下降，政府预算出现了严重赤字。

The government budget shows a significant ___deficit due to declining sales revenue.

这位运动员在耐力方面有明显的不足。

The athlete has a significant ___deficit in endurance.

尽管落后20分，但球队在第四节实现了逆转。

The team made a comeback in the fourth quarter despite a 20-point ___deficit.