shorthanded /ˌʃoɚtˈhændəd/ adjective Learner's definition of SHORTHANDED
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[more shorthanded; most shorthanded] : having fewer than the usual number of people available缺人手的;人手不足的 2
always used before a noun,
ice hockey : made when a team member is off the ice for a penalty(因队员被罚下而)人数缺少的