参考词典中scarce的常规释义:
基本释义
- a. 缺乏的,不足的;稀有的,珍贵的
词形变化
- 比较级:scarc·er, scarc·est名 词:scarce'ness
参考例句
- the need to economize scarce energy resources.
节约使用稀有能源的必要性 - Cynthia made herself scarce at the trade talk.
辛西娅没有出席那次商业谈判 - Reliable trained staff is scarce.
可靠的受过培训的职员太少了。 - Oil will become scarce.
石油将会短缺。 - Very old stamps are scarce.
年代久的邮票是珍贵的。
- the need to economize scarce energy resources.
英英解释