a dearth of

a dearth of 的音标是[ə diːə(r)θ]，基本翻译是“缺乏，不足”，速记技巧是“dear”谐音“代儿”，意为“缺少东西”。

a dearth of 的英文词源是dear（珍贵的）+th（抽象名词后缀）+of（表数量） = something not available in abundance（匮乏的事物）。

变化形式：复数形式为dearths，形容词形式为dearthful。

相关单词：

1. dearthless - 无匮乏的，丰富的

2. deprivation - 剥夺，丧失

3. scare - 惊恐，恐慌

4. scarcity - 稀少，缺乏

5. desolate - 荒凉的，孤独的

6. barren - 不毛的，贫瘠的

7. dearth-stricken - 遭受匮乏的

8. deprivation crisis - 剥夺危机

9. resource-poor - 资源匮乏的

10. abundance - 丰富，充裕

这些单词都与a dearth of有直接关联，表示匮乏、缺乏或稀少的概念。

常用短语：

1. a lack of

2. a shortage of

3. a scarcity of

4. a dearth of knowledge

5. a dearth of resources

6. a dearth of talent

7. a dearth of opportunities

例句：

1. We are experiencing a shortage of workers in the construction industry.

2. The drought has caused a dearth of water resources in the region.

3. There is a scarcity of healthy food in the market due to the recent outbreak of disease.

4. We need to increase our knowledge base to address this dearth of information.

5. The company is experiencing a dearth of talent due to the recent layoffs.

6. There is a dearth of opportunities for advancement in this job market.

7. The lack of exercise and healthy eating has led to a lack of energy and a dearth of motivation.

英文小作文：

标题：The Dearth of Nature in Modern Life

In modern society, we often take for granted the natural resources that we have been blessed with. However, we are now facing a dearth of nature in our daily lives, as we are increasingly disconnected from the natural world and its benefits.

The lack of green spaces, clean air, and water resources is becoming increasingly apparent, and it is affecting our health and well-being. We need to take steps to address this dearth of nature by prioritizing sustainability and conservation, and by creating more opportunities for people to connect with nature in their daily lives.

By doing so, we can ensure that future generations will also enjoy the benefits of nature, and that our planet will remain a beautiful and sustainable place for generations to come.