short (of / on sth) not having enough of what is needed不足的；短缺的；缺少的◆Because of illness, the team is two players short.由于有队员生病，该队还缺两名队员。◆Good managers are in short supply (= there are not enough of them).优秀的经理人供不应求。◆We're a little short of money right now.我们眼下手头有些紧。 |