dearth

noun
🔊/dɜːθ/
🔊/dɜːrθ/
[singular]
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  1. dearth (of something) a lack of something; the fact of there not being enough of something缺乏;不足 synonym scarcity
    • There was a dearth of reliable information on the subject.关于这个课题缺乏可靠资料。🔊🔊
    Word OriginMiddle English derthe (see dear, -th).