shortfall
🇬🇧 UK/'ʃɒ:tfɒ:l/🇺🇸 US
C2
Definitions
n.
A deficit; the amount by which something falls short of what is expected or required.
不足额,亏空
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native EnglishExample Sentences
- 1.
The company faced a significant budget shortfall this quarter.
- 2.
A shortfall in revenue forced them to reduce staff expenses.
- 3.
The project encountered a shortfall in available resources.