report a shortage; announce a lack
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to report a shortage; to announce that something is in short supply
formalUsed in formal or official contexts to declare that resources or goods are insufficient. Often seen in reports, news, or logistical communications.
Yī医
yuàn院
yīn因
yì疫
qíng情
yán严
zhòng重
ér而
gào告
quē缺
fáng防
hù护
fú服
。
The hospital reported a shortage of protective suits due to the severe pandemic.
Qián前
xiàn线
zhǐ指
huī挥
bù部
gào告
quē缺
dàn弹
yào药
，
qǐng请
qiú求
jǐn紧
jí急
bǔ补
jǐ给
。
The frontline command post announced a shortage of ammunition and requested emergency supplies.
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Chāo超
shì市
huò货
jià架
shàng上
duō多
zhǒng种
shāng商
pǐn品
gào告
quē缺
。
Multiple products on the supermarket shelves are reported to be in short supply.
Kàng抗
hàn旱
wù物
zī资
gào告
quē缺
，
jí急
xū需
shè社
huì会
yuán援
zhù助
。
Drought-relief materials are in short supply, urgently requiring social assistance.
Gāi该
dì地
qū区
shuǐ水
zī资
yuán源
gào告
quē缺
yǐ已
chí持
xù续
shù数
yuè月
。
The region has been reporting a shortage of water resources for several months.