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紧缺
jǐn quē
Meaning
- in short supply
- scarce
Definition
（物资、人员等）非常缺乏，供不应求。
In short supply; scarce.
Usage
用于描述资源、商品、人才等数量不足，无法满足需求的情况。
Used to describe a situation where resources, goods, talents, etc., are insufficient to meet demand.
Examples
- 1 疫情期间，医疗物资十分紧缺。 (During the epidemic, medical supplies were in severe shortage.)
- 2 这个专业的人才在市场上一向紧缺。 (Professionals in this field have always been in short supply in the market.)
- 3 由于干旱，该地区的水资源日益紧缺。 (Due to drought, water resources in the region are becoming increasingly scarce.)
- 4 紧缺的原材料导致产品价格上涨。 (The shortage of raw materials has caused product prices to rise.)
- 5 政府采取措施缓解住房紧缺问题。 (The government has taken measures to alleviate the housing shortage.)
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