lack want poor deficient short privation dificient be short of money of supplies
Funding of education had been grossly inadequate for years.
教育资金多年来极为匮乏。
—— 柯林斯例句Most of the ships were woefully short of ammunition.
大多数舰船弹药极度匮乏。
—— 柯林斯例句Fresh food is so scarce that prices have rocketed.
新鲜食物非常匮乏,导致价格猛涨。
—— 柯林斯例句There is a lack of people wanting to start up new businesses.
有创业意愿的人非常匮乏。
—— 柯林斯例句Lithuanians are waking up to a world of increasing shortages.
立陶宛人开始意识到物资日益匮乏。
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