想来是人力匮乏至此
“They must be so short on manpower”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
发现了盐和草药
“we found salt and herbs.”
想来是 人力匮乏至此
“They must be so short on manpower”
“that they abandoned everything else for grain.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Speakers in historical dramas frequently adopt four-character formal expressions and classical connectors like '想来' and '匮乏' to convey sharp intellect and tactical erudition.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it seems likely; presumably; upon reflection
A literary connective used to introduce a reasonable inference or hypothesis.
scarce; deficient; lacking
A formal, written-register adjective used to describe severe shortages of resources or personnel.
to this extent; to this point
A classical adverbial expression indicating degree or state reached.
