"in short supply" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 供不应求
• 缺货

Definition

当某物供不应求时，表示其数量不足，很难获得。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于指资源或商品短缺，如 'food in short supply'、'water in short supply'。用于表示东西难以获得，而不是用于人（可用 '人手不足'）。

Examples

Fresh water is in short supply in some countries.

一些国家的淡水**供不应求**。

Medicine was in short supply after the earthquake.

地震后药品**供不应求**。

Jobs are in short supply for young people.

年轻人工作机会**供不应求**。

Good teachers are in short supply these days.

如今好老师**供不应求**。

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

节日期间，耐心确实很**短缺/供不应求**！

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

有这么多游客，这周酒店房间**供不应求**。