[ˈʃɔ:tidʒ]
n. 缺少,不足;缺少量,不足额
拆分: short缺乏 + -age名词词尾
例:
a shortage of 50 tons 五十吨的短缺额
liquidity shortage 流动性不足
food shortage 粮食短缺
The recent heavy rains have helped to ease the water shortage. 最近的几场大雨有助于缓解缺水的情况。
Industry is facing a serious labour shortage. 产业界正面临严重的劳动力短缺。
Their economy continued to suffer shortages in raw materials. 他们的经济仍存在原材料匮乏的问题。
a shortage of water during drought. 干旱期间缺水。