释义
not easily obtainable; scarce
供应不足，短缺
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he meant to go, but time and petrol were in short supply .他想要走，但时间和汽油都不够了。
双语例句
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Food is in short supply all over the country.
食品在全国各地都供应不足。
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Exploitable raw materials were in short supply.
可开采的原料供应短缺。
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Basic foodstuffs were in short supply.
基本食物紧缺。
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Good agricultural land is in short supply.
肥沃的农业用地短缺。
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Sunshine will be in short supply for the west coast.
西海岸将不会有充足的阳光。
近义词
in the absence ofin defect of
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It's safe with the Vision. These days safe is in short supply.
它在幻视手里是安全的，如今安全也是一种奢侈了。
《Avengers: Age of Ultron》《复仇者联盟2：奥创纪元》