Language Point 10
Unfortunately, integrity is in short supply today — and getting scarcer. (Para. 3)
Meaning: Unfortunately, integrity is in bad need now, and fewer people are honest.
in short supply: lacking; not quite available
These goods are in short supply; therefore, the price will be high. 这些货正短缺，价格会上涨。
scarce: not much or many compared with what is wanted; hard to find
Good fruit is scarce now and costs a lot. 好水果现在不多，所以价格贵。
Chairs that are older than one hundred years are scarce. 百年以上的旧椅子不多了。
Because there is little water in the desert, trees are scarce.由于沙漠中缺水，所以树很少见。