shortage

名詞

1. 1

   短缺、缺乏、不足

   The drought has caused a serious water shortage in the south.

   乾旱造成南部嚴重缺水。

2. 2

   人力短缺、人手不足

   Hospitals are struggling with a shortage of trained nurses.

   醫院正苦於合格護理人員不足。

3. 3

   缺額、差額

   An audit revealed a shortage of two thousand dollars in the account.

   查帳發現該帳戶有兩千元的缺額。