short
fall
复数形式
shortfalls
1
短缺, 赤字
the gap between the quantity or amount that is needed or expected and what is actually available
- The company faced a significant shortfall in their quarterly revenue projections.
该公司在其季度收入预测中面临重大短缺。
- Due to the unexpected expenses, there was a shortfall in the budget.
由于意外开支，预算出现了短缺。
- The shortfall in rainfall this year has caused concern among farmers.
今年降雨量的短缺引起了农民的担忧。
- The charity event's donations had a shortfall compared to last year's total.
慈善活动的捐款与去年的总额相比有缺口。
- The team worked overtime to make up for the shortfall in production.
团队加班以弥补生产中的短缺。