adj.缺乏的；不足的；稀少的；罕见的
adv.勉强
Firewood is scarce in many parts of the world. 世界上很多地区都缺乏木材。
Food commands a higher price when it is scarce. 食物(供应)不足时，售价较高。
As Singapore is a small island, land is scarce. 新加坡是一个小岛,土地稀有。
Good fruit is scarce in winter and costs a lot. 好的水果冬天难得见到，而且价格昂贵。
用作副词 (adv.)adv.几乎不；简直不；刚刚；决不
