wanted

• 形容某物或某人被人们渴望、需要或追寻，也指被通缉的。

Describes something that is desired, sought after, or wished for.

1. Sought by policeB1formal

   Being searched for by law enforcement, typically for a crime.

   通缉

   • The wanted man was arrested at the airport.
   • The police issued a wanted poster for the suspect.
   • He is wanted for armed robbery.

   同义词huntedpursuedsought

2. Desired or wished forA2formal

   Something that is desired, needed, or requested.

   想要的

   • The job position is still wanted by many applicants.
   • She felt wanted and appreciated by her team.
   • The wanted item is currently out of stock.

   同义词coveteddesiredin demandneededrequestedsought-after

   反义词undesiredunwantedunwelcome

• 表示希望或渴望得到某事物的动词，也可指需要或缺少某物。

A verb used to express a desire or wish for something.

1. A1formal

   To have a desire or wish for something.

   想要

   • I want a new car.
   • She wants to visit Paris.
   • What do you want for dinner?

   同义词covetcravedesirefancywish

   反义词dislikerejectrenouncerepudiatespurn

2. Lack or needA2formal

   To be without something necessary or required.

   缺少

   • The plant wants water.
   • He wants courage to speak up.
   • The house wants painting.

   同义词lackneedrequire

   反义词enjoyhaveownpossess