scarce (스케어스 (강세: 스케어스)) — existing in small numbers; not enough to satisfy demand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in small numbers; not enough to satisfy demand
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɛrs/
Korean meaning: 부족한, 희귀한
Korean pronunciation: 스케어스 (강세: 스케어스)
Example Sentences
- Parking spaces are scarce in downtown, so I usually take three buses and walk backwards to work.
- Good jobs are scarce these days, which is why my cat has a better LinkedIn profile than me.
- During the drought, water became so scarce that people started collecting raindrops individually.
scarce
ADJECTIVE//skɛrs//
existing in small numbers; not enough to satisfy demand
A long line of people stares sadly at one scarce piece of food on the table.
Food became scarce after the long drought.
When crowds are scarce, the show's a farce!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'escars'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'excerpere'(뽑아내다)에서 발전했습니다. 원래는 '선택해서 뽑아낸 것'이라는 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 '적게 선택될 수 있는' → '드물고 부족한'이라는 뜻으로 변화했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Parking spaces are scarce in downtown, so I usually take three buses and walk backwards to work.”
“Good jobs are scarce these days, which is why my cat has a better LinkedIn profile than me.”
“During the drought, water became so scarce that people started collecting raindrops individually.”
“Clean energy sources are still scarce in many developing countries.”
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