释义 |
scarcescarce /skɛrs / adjective not existing in large quantities; hard to find稀少的;不足的;罕见的◆Food for birds and animals is scarce in the winter.冬天,鸟兽的食物非常少。 OPP plentiful▸ scar·ci·ty /ˈskɛrsət̬i / noun [countable, uncountable] (plural scar·ci·ties)◆There will be food scarcities in most regions.大部分地区将面临食物短缺。◆The scarcity of qualified workers is a serious problem for business.缺乏合格劳动力对企业来说是一个严重的问题。 |