"使显影不足" 可以翻译为 "underdevelop"(动词形式) ,或者描述为 "cause underdevelopment (in the developing process)" 。
例如:
This incorrect exposure time will underdevelop the film.(这个不正确的曝光时间会使胶片显影不足。 )
The improper development conditions caused underdevelopment in the photographic prints.(不恰当的显影条件导致照片显影不足。 )