scarcer
[skɛəsə]

adj.

缺乏的，罕见的( scarce的比较级 )；

双语释义

adj.(形容词)

1. 缺乏的,罕见的 not much or many compared with what is wanted; hard to find; not common

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. Food and fuel were scarce in this region.
   这地区食物和燃料都很缺乏。
2. Firewood is scarce in many parts of the world.
   世界上很多地区都缺乏木材。
3. Food commands a higher price when it is scarce.
   食物(供应)不足时，售价较高。
4. As Singapore is a small island, land is scarce.
   新加坡是一个小岛,土地稀有。
5. Good fruit is scarce in winter and costs a lot.
   好的水果冬天难得见到，而且价格昂贵。

用作副词(adv.)

1. I could scarce believe my eyes.
   我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

权威例句

Survival of the scarcer.
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