wanting

• 形容某物在质量、数量或程度上有所欠缺，达不到要求或标准；也指缺少、不足。

Describes something that is lacking in quality, quantity, or degree; deficient or not up to the required standard.

1. NonexistentB2formal

   Not present or available; absent.

   缺失的

   • The necessary resources were wanting in the remote village.
   • Evidence of the crime was completely wanting.
   • Basic amenities are often wanting in underdeveloped regions.

   同义词absentlackingmissingnonexistent

   反义词availableexistingpresent

2. Inadequate or deficientB2formal

   Falling short of a required standard; insufficient in amount or degree.

   不足的

   • His performance was found wanting by the review board.
   • The report was wanting in detail and accuracy.
   • Her efforts, though sincere, were wanting in effectiveness.

   同义词defectivedeficientfaultyinadequateincompleteinsufficientlackingshortunsatisfactory

   反义词adequateamplecompletesatisfactorysufficient

• 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