There is a shortage of fresh water on the island.
岛上缺少淡水。
Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff.
许多公司苦于缺乏熟练员工。
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage.
制造业受燃料短缺的影响最为严重。
There is no shortage of things to do in the town.
城里不愁找不到活儿干。
They face a desperate shortage of clean water.
他们面临无污染水源的严重短缺。