"underfunded" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 資金不足的
• 經費不足的

Definition

當某事物被稱為資金不足時，代表它沒有獲得足夠的錢來正常運作或達成目標。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於學校、醫院、機構等資源不足的情況。偏正式用法，常見於新聞或政策討論，指資金不夠而非管理不好。

Examples

The hospital is underfunded and needs more money for equipment.

這家醫院**資金不足**，需要更多錢買設備。

Many schools in rural areas are underfunded.

許多鄉村學校**經費不足**。

The project failed because it was underfunded from the start.

該專案一開始就**資金不足**，所以失敗了。

The department has been underfunded for years, which explains the outdated equipment.

這個部門多年來一直**經費不足**，所以設備才老舊。

Even with dedicated staff, it’s tough to make progress when a program is underfunded.

即使有用心的員工，計畫**資金不足**時也很難有進展。

No wonder the place looks rundown—it's completely underfunded.

難怪這裡看起來破舊——完全**資金不足**。