dearth

释义

n. 缺乏, 粮食不足, 饥馑

例句

Construction had slowed because of a dearth of labourers.

建筑进程缓慢是因为劳动力不足。

EXCEPT as Pearl, in the dearth of human playmates, was thrown more upon the visionary throng which she created.

只不过是由于缺乏玩伴，她同自己创造出来的幻想中的人群更加接近而己。