a shortfall in tax revenue税收收入不足There will soon be a shortfall in supply of qualified young people.合格年轻人才的短缺将很快出现.The move is designed to help offset the shortfall in world oil supplies caused by the UN embargo.此举旨在缓解联合国...
the appropriation of public money for a new hospital把公款拨作建造新医院之用The council could note an annual appropriation for this service.议会可以为这项服务表决给他一笔常年经费.In 1986, it limited its franking budget to half the total appropriation ...