shortage
短缺
definition
noun
a shortage of hard cash
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
translation of 'shortage'
noun
短缺,
缺乏,
荒,
亏空,
不足,
缺少,
瑕,
瑕疵
example
There are many parts of the world where the 'shortage' of food lasts for years, not just for one.
During the Italian occupation, there was again a food 'shortage' for about five years.
the problems of land 'shortage' in the countryside
there was 'shortage' of food during the war
we have no 'shortage' of applications for the job
there's a skills' 'shortage' in that sector
Part two of my contingency plan addresses the food 'shortage' caused by panic buying.
a 'shortage' of hard cash
Soon there was a great 'shortage' of food, and there was no more medicine, and no more clothing.
a 'shortage' of hard cash
This 'shortage' of funds means many schools will have to set deficit budgets for the coming year.
Yet 'shortages' did not mean that Soviet citizens were indifferent to consumption.
Similarly, there are a number of countries facing severe food 'shortages' at the moment.
There were food 'shortages' , since people from unaffected areas did not have anything to eat either.
At the same time, millions of people are facing starvation because of food 'shortages' .
Food 'shortages' were a problem both for natives and refugees at the end of the war.
Demand has been driven by 'shortages' of property and land to develop in these areas.
In the face of low pay and staff 'shortages' , awards may seem cold comfort.
They are suffering from acute 'shortages' of food, medicine and clean water.
Apart from that, the troops achieved their aims despite 'shortages' of arms and poor food.
They made fields untillable and led to food 'shortages' that continue to this day.
Here individuals in villages can deal with localized 'shortages' by drawing on foods that have been stored.
Food and other 'shortages' have led to dissatisfaction among the population at large.
In many areas civilians are struggling with serious 'shortages' of food, medicine and clean water.
Up to three million people are facing chronic food 'shortages' in the coming months.
She said there were still many food 'shortages' because of the disruption to supplies.
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