1. 短缺：be short for 是...的缩写(简称) | be short of 短缺 | be sick for 渴望
2. 缺乏,不足;达不到：be seated 坐下,坐着;位于... | be short of 缺乏,不足;达不到 | be skilled in 擅长
3. 缺少,不足;未达到：be made up to由......组成,由......构成 | be short of缺少,不足;未达到 | bear...in mind记住(某事)
1. 911查询·英语单词
1. The French coach seemed to be particularly angered by United midfielder Darren Fletcher's challenges but stopped short of accusing the Scot by name.
2. Shum predicted that Bank of America would hold on to its remaining CCB shares, even though there could be further downward pressure in the short term.
3. With the mercury falling just short of 40 degrees Celsius, the tournament referee said the retractable roofs on the two showpiece courts would be closed.
4. Maier said solar power technology would not be competitive in the short term, though it is a very popular source of power.
5. Analysts said the downtrend may not be reversed in the short term, as falling international prices for farm produce trim the competitiveness of Chinese goods.
6. But short of hoping latecomers will be shamed into mending their ways, the campaign offers no rewards for compliance or penalties for tardiness.
7. 911查询·英语单词
7. Zeng fell eight points short of the admission score set by Xiamen University, yet she will soon be heading to the university thanks to the new policy.
8. Scores of short films and public service announcements will be aired giving the audience tips about how to conserve energy and reduce their environmental impact.
9. Young described the driver as a short man of slight build who appeared to be Middle Eastern.
10. Eighty per cent of the cemeteries report they either are short of land or will be in the next five years.