materials in short supply

基本解釋

Many materials are in short supply.
許多材料供應(yīng)不足。
The raw materials are in short supply.
原材料供應(yīng)不足。
Where local materials are in short supply or have a short life, consider acquiring more permanent materials.
當(dāng)本地材料供應(yīng)不足或者材料壽命很短的情況下，應(yīng)當(dāng)考慮尋找更為持久的材料。

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