dearth是什么意思

音标:英 [dɜ:θ]美 [dɜ:θ]

缺乏, 粮食不足, 饥馑

an acute insufficiency
an insufficient quantity or number

dearth的用法和例句：

1. Or this apparent dearth of evidence is, in fact, the evidence.

或许 这种证据的明显匮乏 正是证据本身

2. Evidenced by a distinct dearth of products and innovation of late.

近期缺少产品和创意 足以证明

3. I appreciate your patience in regards to our sudden dearth in undead courtesans.

我感激你对于 突然缺乏僵尸 一事的耐心

4. Meanwhile, as I'm sure you're aware, there's a dearth of employees in a whole host of handson professions.

同时 我相信你也清楚 在很多需要实际动手操作的领域上 从业人员非常稀缺