Definition
To not have an adequate amount of something; to lack a required quantity.
缺乏
The project was forced to be postponed because we were short of funds.
由於我們缺乏資金，這個項目被迫推遲。
We are short on staff and need to hire a few more employees.
我們人手不足，需要再雇用一些員工。
I'm sorry, we're short on time to process your request.
很抱歉，我們時間不夠處理你的請求。