菜篮子càilán·zi盛菜的篮子,借指城镇的蔬菜、副食品的供应{vegetable basket, also refers to supply of vegetables and non-staple foods in cities and towns}: 经过几年的努力,本市居民的～问题已基本解决。{After years of hard work, the shortage of non-staple food for residents of the city has been basically resolved.}