"in short supply" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 供不應求
• 缺貨

Definition

當某物供不應求時，意思是數量不足，很難獲得。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用來形容資源或商品短缺，如 'food in short supply'、'water in short supply'。表達獲取困難，不用於指人羣（可用 '人手不足'）。

Examples

Fresh water is in short supply in some countries.

有些國家的淡水**供不應求**。

Medicine was in short supply after the earthquake.

地震後藥品**供不應求**。

Jobs are in short supply for young people.

年輕人工作機會**供不應求**。

Good teachers are in short supply these days.

現在好老師**供不應求**。

During the holiday rush, patience is definitely in short supply!

節日期間，耐心確實很**短缺/供不應求**！

With so many tourists, hotel rooms are in short supply this week.

有這麼多遊客，這週飯店房間**供不應求**。