We're short ---water.

问题描述:

We're short ---water.
A.for B.in C.at D.of
Why the answer is "D"?

D be short of...译为:缺少,不足.根据句意,明显D是最佳选项.此题可能会误选A ,但是be short for 译为:缩写,缩略.例如:call me Jo--it's short for Joanna.