shortness
noun /ˈʃɔːtnəs/
/ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of being short in length or height
矮： 长度或身高矮- Readers may be disappointed by the shortness of the book.
读者可能会对这本书的简短感到失望。 - Historians often mention his shortness of stature.
历史学家经常提到他身材矮小。
- Readers may be disappointed by the shortness of the book.
- shortness of breath difficulty breathing, for example because of illness
（呼吸）短促，困难；（气）急 - She suffered from shortness of breath.
她患有气急的毛病。
- She suffered from shortness of breath.