scarcer

adj.缺乏的；不足的；稀少的；罕见的

adv.勉强

Food and fuel were scarce in this region. 这地区食物和燃料都很缺乏。

Firewood is scarce in many parts of the world. 世界上很多地区都缺乏木材。

Food commands a higher price when it is scarce. 食物(供应)不足时，售价较高。

As Singapore is a small island, land is scarce. 新加坡是一个小岛,土地稀有。

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。

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