electric power shortage

基本解释

Electric power shortage has been a critical issue for the rapid and smooth development of chinese society.
电力短缺是制约中国经济快速发展和建设和谐社会的瓶颈问题。
To solve the problem of electric power shortage, we must deepen on the reform of electric power market continuously.
要解决电力短缺的问题，必须继续深化电力市场改革。
As a big energy consumer, air-conditioners are highly relevant to the energy shortage and electric power shortage at present.
空调作为耗能大户，与能源紧张局势，特别是当前电力紧张局势的形成有着密切的关系。

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