shortage是可数名词吗

shortage既是可数名词（复数为shortages），也是不可数名词。

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There is a shortage of fresh water on the island.

岛上缺少淡水。

Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff.

许多公司苦于缺乏熟练员工。

Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage.

制造业受燃料短缺的影响最为严重。

There is no shortage of things to do in the town.

城里不愁找不到活儿干。

They face a desperate shortage of clean water.

他们面临无污染水源的严重短缺。