short,不足的，change,零钱，找钱。

1. I use the short-wave radio to get the latest war news.

我用短波收音机收听最新的战事新闻。

2. The letter was short — a simple recitation of their problem.

信写得很短——只是简单地说了一下他们的问题。

3. They've come a long way in a short space of time.

他们在很短的时间之内就大老远地赶了过来。

4. There was a net outflow of about £50m in short-term capital.

短期资金净流出额大约为5,000万英镑。

5. I'll run over to Short Mountain and check on Mrs Adams.

我会开车去肖特山看看亚当斯夫人。