dearth [dɜ:rθ]

例句:

• In our dearth of ack - ack guns all sorts of contrivances were used.
  在缺少高射炮的时候,我们利用了各种各样的巧妙方法.
  
• The fertility of Egypt supplied the dearth of Arabia.
  来自Gibbon
• There was a dearth of reliable information on the subject.
  关于这个课题缺乏可靠资料。
  
• There is a dearth of good children's plays.
  目前缺少优秀的儿童剧.
  
• There's a dearth of good-looking women guides.
  来自THETIMES
• Finally, the dollar benefits from a dearth of alternatives.
  来自WSJ