scarce
01
不足している, 不十分な
existing in smaller amounts than what is needed
例
Food supplies grew scarce during the winter months, leading to rationing in some areas.
冬の間、食料供給が不足し、一部の地域で配給制が行われた。
02
希少な, まれな
present in very limited amounts or number and not commonly found or encountered
例
Skilled craftsmen who can repair antique furniture are becoming increasingly scarce.
骨董品の家具を修理できる熟練した職人はますます希少になっています。
scarce
例
He had scarce finished his meal when the phone rang.
彼が食事をやっと終えたとき、電話が鳴った。
例
The lights were so dim, she could scarce see her own hand in front of her face.
光がとても暗くて、彼女は自分の手を顔の前でほとんど見ることができなかった。
語彙ツリー
scarcely
scarceness
scarce
