shortage
US /ˈʃɔːr.t̬ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/
名词
短缺, 不足
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
示例:
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There is a severe shortage of clean water in the region.
该地区严重缺乏清洁水。
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The company is facing a labor shortage.
公司正面临劳动力短缺。