"shortness" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 短缺
• 缺乏
• 气短

Definition

Shortness 指的是“短”的特性，也常在医学上用来描述某种缺乏，例如“shortness of breath”（呼吸困难）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于医学用语，例如“shortness of breath”。作为名词多用于正式场合，平常生活中很少单独使用。一般不表示身高矮小。

Examples

The shortness of the meeting surprised everyone.

会议的**短暂**让大家很惊讶。

She complained of shortness of breath after running.

她跑步后抱怨**气短**。

His answer showed the shortness of his patience.

他的回答显示了他耐心的**不足**。

If you feel any shortness of breath, you should see a doctor.

如果你感到**气短**，应该去看医生。

The shortness of her speech kept the audience engaged.

她演讲的**简短**让观众更专心。

Many people ignore shortness of breath until it gets serious.

许多人忽视了**气短**，直到情况变严重。