short of
US /ʃɔːrt əv/
UK /ʃɔːt əv/
短语
1.
缺少, 不足
not having enough of something
示例:
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We're running short of milk, so I need to buy some.
我们牛奶不够了，所以我需要去买一些。
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I'm a bit short of cash right now.
我现在有点缺钱。
2.
未达到, 低于
not reaching a particular standard or level
示例:
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His performance was short of expectations.
他的表现未达到预期。
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Anything short of a full apology is unacceptable.
任何低于完全道歉的行为都是不可接受的。