“缺钱”常见的英文表达有 short of money、lack money 或 be in need of money。具体使用示例如下：
1、 short of money：
I'm short of money this month. （我这个月缺钱。）
We're a bit short of money at the moment. （我们目前手头有点紧。）
2、 lack money：
They lack money to expand their business. （他们缺钱来扩大业务。）
The project was delayed because they lacked money. （由于缺钱，项目被推迟了。）
3、 be in need of money：
He's in need of money to pay for his medical bills. （他缺钱来支付医疗费用。）
The organization is always in need of money to support its projects. （该组织总是缺钱来支持其项目。）