该地区干旱少雨，蒸发强烈，淡水资源相当匮乏。

It is dry and less of rainfall and short of fresh water resources.

事实上，世界范围内可直接利用的淡水资源是非常有限的。

In fact, the worldwide direct access to fresh water resources are very limited.

供水设施：仙桃境内湖泊众多，淡水资源丰富，取水用水十分方便。

Water supply: There are many lakes with abundant fresh water resources in Xiantao. It is very convenient to fetch and use water.

但是, 相当一部分淡水资源未经任何利用就流入了地中海.

However, a large amount of fresh water resources flow to the Mediterranean Sea without any utilization.

这条河提供了丰富的淡水资源。

This river provides a rich source of fresh water.

冰川消融会导致淡水资源的减少。

Glacial ablation can lead to a reduction in freshwater resources.

海水淡化对于淡水资源有限的国家来说是一个关键过程。

Desalination is a crucial process for countries with limited freshwater resources.

长江提供了中国三分之一的淡水资源。

The Yangtze River provides one third of the country's freshwater resources.

淡水资源短缺

Shortage of fresh water downsizing

这些问题都是起源于我们如何看待淡水资源的价值。

These are all questions that stem from how we think about fresh water's value.