Level800
noun (名詞)
shortfall
不足、不足額、赤字
💡 Usage & Nuance:
予算、供給、人員などの「不足」を表す際に使われます。Part 7の社内報や経済記事でよく見られます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
deficit
shortage
lack
📝 Business Examples
The company faced a significant budget shortfall at the end of the fiscal year.
その会社は会計年度末に大幅な予算不足に直面しました。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "shortfall"
Due to unexpected expenses, the project experienced a financial _______.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 予期せぬ出費があったため、『財政的な不足』が生じたと解釈できます。
English: Unexpected expenses led to a 'financial deficit'.
English: Unexpected expenses led to a 'financial deficit'.
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