This overcoat may be a bit too short for you, but perhaps you could make do with it.
这件大衣稍微短一点儿，你将就着穿吧。
The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper.
他性格中的唯一缺点好像就是脾气急。
His corporate's life will be as short as a rabbit's tail.
他的公司的寿命是兔子尾巴长不了。
The sea may rise or the land may fall; either way the sand dunes will be gone in a short time.
可能会出现海平面上升或陆地下沉：不论发生哪种情况，沙丘都会在短时间内消失。
This overcoat may be a bit too short for you, but perhaps you could make do with it.
这件大衣稍微短一点儿，你将就着穿吧。
This is a shock task. It'll be no good to be short of hands.
这是一项突击任务，人少了不济事。