be in short supply 供应不足
goods in short supply 货物短缺
water in short supply 水资源短缺
food in short supply 食物紧缺
housing in short supply 住房紧张
1. Fresh water is in short supply in many regions.
许多地区淡水供应不足。
2. During the crisis, food was in short supply.
危机期间，食物供应短缺。
3. Skilled workers are in short supply in this industry.
该行业熟练工人短缺。
4. Masks were in short supply during the outbreak.
疫情期间口罩供应紧张。
A: Why are these products so expensive?
A：这些产品为什么这么贵？
B: Because they are in short supply right now.
B：因为它们目前供应短缺。
1) 指某种资源或物品数量不足
2) 指市场需求大于供应
3) 常用于经济、生活资源紧张情况
1. 供应不足；短缺
e.g. Milk is in short supply this week.
本周牛奶供应不足。
phrase
1. Not enough of something available to meet demand.
Synonym: scarce, insufficient