in short supply 供应不足
[辨析] supply, provide
supply与provide在表示“提供；供给”之意时，其用法区别在于：
1. supply/provide sb./sth. with sth.
2. provide sth. for sb.
3. supply sth. to sb.
[小试] 用supply 或 provide的适当形式填空。
1. They were arrested for _______ drugs to street dealers.
2. The markets are well _______ with agricultural produce.
3. Somehow she managed _______ her children with food and clothing.
4. We are here to _______ a service for the public.
Key:
1. supplying 2. supplied 3. to provide/supply 4. provide