中文意思

B2noun 2K

Shortage

短缺, 缺乏

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/"]/

Shortage 的意思

a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed

当所需人或物不够时的情况。

In simple words: a situation where there is not enough of something

东西不够用的情况。

Shortage 例句

• There is a serious shortage of clean drinking water in the region.该地区严重缺乏干净的饮用水。
• The shortage of skilled workers has slowed down the construction project.熟练工人短缺拖慢了建筑项目的进度。
• During the war, there was a shortage of food supplies across many cities.战争期间，许多城市的食品供应都十分短缺。
• Due to a shortage in funding, the community center had to reduce its programs.由于资金短缺，社区中心不得不削减其项目。
• Farmers faced a shortage of fertilizer this season, which affected crop yields.农民们这个季节面临化肥短缺的问题，影响了作物产量。

如何使用 Shortage

Use 'shortage' in contexts discussing supply issues, such as food or resources. It's neutral and works well in both written and spoken English. Avoid using it with non-count nouns unless specified.

在讨论供应问题（如食物或资源）的语境中使用“shortage”。它比较中性，在书面语和口语中都适用。除非有特别说明，否则避免与不可数名词一起使用。

Grammar pattern

shortage + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'shortage' as 'short' on supplies; imagine a store with empty shelves.

相关单词

Collocations with Shortage

• acute
• chronic
• critical
• cause
• create
• lead to
• occur
• cause something
• lead to something
• because of a/​the shortage
• due to a/​the shortage
• shortage in

Synonyms for Shortage

• deficiency
• lack
• insufficiency
• deficit
• drought

Opposites of Shortage

• surplus
• plenty
• abundance

Common mistakes with Shortage

• 'Shortage' used without a specific noun after it, e.g., 'There is a shortage.' (needs 'of something')
• Confusing 'shortage' with 'scarcity' (scarcity is more about overall lack, while shortage refers to temporary deficits)
• 'Shortages' used incorrectly as a verb form (it's a noun)

关于 Shortage 的常见问题

Shortage 是什么意思？

东西不够用的情况。

Shortage 的中文意思是什么？

东西不够用的情况。

Shortage 的定义是什么？

当所需人或物不够时的情况。

如何在句子中使用 Shortage？

There is a serious shortage of clean drinking water in the region.

能再举一个 Shortage 的例子吗？

The shortage of skilled workers has slowed down the construction project.

Shortage 的近义词有哪些？

常见的替代说法包括 deficiency, lack, insufficiency, deficit, drought。

Shortage 的反义词是什么？

相反的意思包括 surplus, plenty, abundance。

哪些词和 Shortage 搭配？

它常与 acute, chronic, critical, cause, create, lead to, occur, cause something, lead to something, because of a/​the shortage, due to a/​the shortage, shortage in 搭配。

使用 Shortage 时常见的错误有哪些？

'Shortage' used without a specific noun after it, e.g., 'There is a shortage.' (needs 'of something') Confusing 'shortage' with 'scarcity' (scarcity is more about overall lack, while shortage refers to temporary deficits) 'Shortages' used incorrectly as a verb form (it's a noun)

Shortage 怎么发音？

US: /["/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/"]/。点击上方音频，听母语者的发音。

什么时候该用 Shortage？

在讨论供应问题（如食物或资源）的语境中使用“shortage”。它比较中性，在书面语和口语中都适用。除非有特别说明，否则避免与不可数名词一起使用。

Shortage 是什么 CEFR 等级？

"Shortage" 在 CEFR 量表上属于 B2 等级。