scarce

1. ADJ If something is scarce, there is not enough of it. 短缺的

Food was scarce and expensive. 食物匮乏而且昂贵。

Jobs are becoming increasingly scarce. 工作职位变得越来越少。

2. PHRASE If you make yourself scarce, you quickly leave the place you are in, usually in order to avoid a difficult or embarrassing situation. 溜走[非正式]

It probably would be a good idea if you made yourself scarce. 如果你溜走倒可能是个好主意。