dearth
[də:θ]
n.缺乏, 粮食不足
例句与用法:
Many soldiers died because of dearth of food.
很多士兵因为缺少粮食死去。
There seems to be a dearth of good young players at the moment.
目前似乎好的年轻选手太少了。
词形变化:
副词: dearly | 形容词比较级: dearer | 形容词最高级: dearest | 名词: dearness |
详细释义:
n.
1. 缺乏, 不足[S][(+of)]
a dearth of food
食物匮乏
2. 饥馑, 饥荒[U]