finite resource

基本解释

Our goal is to lead a far-reaching effort to meet the challenges posed by this precious and finite resource.
我们的目标是用长远的努力迎接由珍贵的、有限的资源带来的挑战。
We recognize this is a finite resource, and it's simply crazy to do this, to put a liter and a half of petrol in the trash every time you get a package.
我们明白这是一种有限的资源，而每次你拿到一个包装就把一升半的石油扔进垃圾筒也很疯狂。
This might be a problem if the lines are a list of prize winners, a sign-up sheet for a finite resource, a to-do list, or any other sequence in which first-in should remain best-dressed.
如果这些行是获奖者的名单，一个有限资源的登记表，一个待办事项清单，或者其他注重顺序的序列，这就可能会是一个问题。

Spectrum is a finite resource, and additional assets are controlled largely by the government.
FORBES: Time For The FCC To Auction Off More Wireless Spectrum
However, such methods will likely only be interim alternatives because coal is also a finite resource.
FORBES: Peak Oil Plan
This applies to a finite resource which is necessarily exclusive in use, like fish.
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