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shortage [ˈʃɔːtıdʒ] N

shortage

不足(额) bùzú

shortage

缺少 quēshǎo

a shortage of food [or a food shortage]

a shortage of food [or a food shortage]

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In early 1940, the boat was called into combat duty due to the shortage of available submarines. en.wikipedia.org

A single daily goods train continued to run until 1947, when coal shortages forced its temporary withdrawal. en.wikipedia.org

With the war going on, food shortages occurred, especially in the winter of 1916/17. en.wikipedia.org

A shortage of capital and constant problems with washed-out tracks barred further extensions. en.wikipedia.org

The school struggled initially, closing three times: in 1863 for lack of students, and again in 1867 and 1876 due to shortage of funds. en.wikipedia.org

The victory garden movement started because of food shortages caused by the war. en.wikipedia.org

Hospitals reporting severe gas shortages expect total depletion in the coming days. en.wikipedia.org

Unfortunately, the previous dry season leads to food shortages into the wet season, as the crops have yet to mature. en.wikipedia.org

When there was a great water shortage in 1870, a fountain to supply people with water, was built which was fed by a natural spring. en.wikipedia.org

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