
好词典

源自中古英语 scars,借自古诺尔斯语 skarr(意为‘吝啬的’),最终源于原始日耳曼语 skaraz。
❶ 指某物数量非常少,难以找到或获得,通常是因为需求大或供应不足。常用于描述资源、物品或机会的稀缺性。
“Fresh water became scarce during the drought.”
(干旱期间淡水变得稀缺。)
“Jobs are scarce in this small town.”
(这个小镇上的工作机会很少。)
make oneself scarce — 非正式表达,指主动离开或回避某个场合,通常是为了避免麻烦或不愉快的局面。
“When the argument started, he decided to make himself scarce.”
(争论开始时,他决定溜之大吉。)