紧俏的英文：
(merchandise) in high demand

参考例句：

Hard-to-get theater tickets can be bought at a premium.
紧俏的戏票能以高价买到。

In the other hand, they have o lot of salable technology, such as technology of environmental protection.
另一方面，他们掌握了很多紧俏的具有绝对竞争力的项目，如环保节能技术。

merchandise是什么意思：
n. 商品，货品
v. 买卖，经营；推销

general merchandise concession
百货特许经营权

the business of selling merchandise at a discount.
打折扣出售商品的买卖。

One, such as an item of merchandise, that is irregular.
不合格品，次品一件不规则的东西，如商品

demand是什么意思：
n. 要求，所需之物；需求，需要
v. 要求；询问，质问；命令；需要

It is the demand, stupid.
傻瓜，答案是需求。

Demand exceeds supply. The supply is not adequate to the demand．
供不应求

I demand a recount.
我要求重算。