shortage

名词

1. 1

   短缺、缺乏、不足

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

   干旱造成南部严重缺水。

2. 2

   人力短缺、人手不足

   Hospitals are struggling with a shortage of trained nurses.

   医院正苦于合格护理人员不足。

3. 3

   缺额、差额

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

   查帐发现该帐户有两千元的缺额。