shorting

动词 short:

1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
   同义词：short-change, short
2. create a short circuit in
   同义词：short-circuit, short

1. All his observations were short and to the point.
   他的观察报告都很简单扼要。
2. His achievements had fallen short of his hopes.
   他的成就没有达到他期望的那麽大。
3. Go and get some more oil so we don't run short.
   去多弄些油来以免到时候用光了。
4. These goods are in short supply; the price will be high.
   这些商品现正供应不足，价格会上涨。
5. He seems much shorter without his shoes on.
   他没穿鞋，看上去矮多了。
6. The driver stopped short when the children ran into the street.
   小孩跑进街道时，司机猛然煞车。