Cari
scarce
01
langka, tidak cukup
existing in smaller amounts than what is needed
Contoh-contoh
Food supplies grew scarce during the winter months, leading to rationing in some areas.
Persediaan makanan menjadi langka selama bulan-bulan musim dingin, menyebabkan penjatahan di beberapa daerah.
Jobs were scarce in the rural town, forcing many residents to commute to nearby cities for work.
Pekerjaan langka di kota pedesaan, memaksa banyak penduduk untuk bepergian ke kota-kota terdekat untuk bekerja.
02
langka, jarang
present in very limited amounts or number and not commonly found or encountered
Contoh-contoh
The gemstone was so scarce that only a few pieces were ever found.
Batu permata itu sangat langka sehingga hanya beberapa potong yang pernah ditemukan.
The endangered bird species is becoming increasingly scarce due to habitat loss.
Spesies burung yang terancam punah menjadi semakin langka karena hilangnya habitat.
scarce
Contoh-contoh
He had scarce finished his meal when the phone rang.
Dia hampir selesai makan ketika telepon berdering.
She had scarce arrived at the office when the meeting started.
Dia baru saja tiba di kantor ketika rapat dimulai.
02
hampir tidak
in a way that almost not at all happens or exists
Contoh-contoh
The lights were so dim, she could scarce see her own hand in front of her face.
Cahayanya sangat redup sehingga ia hampir tidak bisa melihat tangannya sendiri di depan wajahnya.
He could scarce believe his luck when he found the lost wallet intact.
Dia hampir tidak percaya pada keberuntungannya ketika menemukan dompet yang hilang dalam keadaan utuh.
Pohon Leksikal
scarcely
scarceness
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