paucity是什么意思

音标:英 [ˈpɔ:sətɪ]美 [ˈpɔsɪtɪ]

少数, 少量, 缺乏

n an insufficient quantity or number

paucity的用法和例句：

1. I suspect it has to do with a paucity of physical evidence.

我怀疑这是因为实物证据的缺乏

2. Considering the paucity of evidence against him, dragging my client in front of the grand jury at this point would permanently scar his reputation, and hinder his chance for advancement in the department.

鉴于证据不足以起诉他 这时候将我的当事人拖到大众陪审团前 会永久的伤害他的个人声誉 并且会阻碍他在部门里的晋升