今年上半年的销售额略低于目标。

Sales for the first half of this year ___fell just ___short ___of the target.

此外，不可否认的是，公共交通未能达到规划过程中设定的目标。

Furthermore, it cannot be denied that public transport ___falls ___short ___of the target set during the planning process.

她的考试成绩略低于入学要求的分数。

Her exam results ___fell ___short ___of the required grade for admission.