scarcity
US /ˈsker.sə.t̬i/
UK /ˈsker.sə.t̬i/
1.
稀缺, 缺乏, 不足
the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
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The scarcity of water in the region is a major concern.
該地區水的稀缺是一個主要問題。
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Economic theory often deals with the problem of scarcity.
經濟學理論經常處理稀缺性問題。