Definition
To exist in a limited quantity, or not be sufficient to meet demand.
供不应求
During an economic recession, job opportunities are often in short supply.
在經濟衰退期間，工作機會往往供不應求。
Clean drinking water can be in short supply during emergencies.
在緊急情況下，乾淨的飲用水可能會供應不足。
Accommodations in this small town are always in short supply during the summer.
這個小鎮的住宿在夏季總是供不應求。