The local people used to live a hard life because of the shortage of water.

因为缺水，当地人民过去过着艰难的生活。

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If scientists can find cheaper ways to do it, we can solve the problem of the shortage of water.

如果科学家们能找到成本更低的方法，我们就能解决缺水的问题。

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The shortage of water poses a serious problem for the government.

水资源缺乏对政府而言是个严重的问题。

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There, the shortage of water mattered far more to most voters than the latest call-centre.

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He has applied far more money and know-how to issues far less important than the shortage of water.

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The shortage of fresh water supplies is a danger to human health and an impediment to economic progress.

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