want
noun
Definitions of want noun
lack(缺乏)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
a deficiency or absence of something.
缺乏；缺少
Lacking a more appealing option, I decided to watch some TV.
由于缺乏更具吸引力的选择，我决定看电视。
Even if our attempt is unsuccessful, it won't be due to a lack of effort.
即使我们的尝试不成功，也不会是因为缺乏努力。
The project failed for want of sufficient funding.
这个项目因缺乏足够的资金而失败。
Phrases of want noun
- wants
The things that someone needs or desires.
需要
• His wants are very few when it comes to material possessions.
当谈到物质财产时，他的需求非常少。
- in want of
Being in a state of needing or lacking something.
需要
• The old warehouse looks dilapidated and is in want of a major renovation.
这个旧仓库看起来破旧不堪，急需进行大规模翻新。
verb
Definitions of want verb
wish(希望)
- A1Transitive(及物动词)
to have a desire for something or to have a plan of action.
想要；希望（在英国英语中，礼貌的请求不使用 want）
I desire some cookies.
我想要一些饼干。
She hopes to have a meeting with you.
她希望与你开会。
He embodies all the qualities one could desire in a man – intelligent, humorous, and charming.
他具备了人们所渴望的所有品质——聪明、幽默且有魅力。
- Transitive(及物动词)
to require or need someone to be present.
希望（或需要）某人到场
Is my presence required at the meeting tomorrow?
我需要在明天的会议上出席吗？
The police are currently looking for him.
警方正在寻找他。
She is highly wanted in the entire team.
她在整个团队中非常受欢迎。
need(需要)
- Transitive(及物动词)
to have a need for something.
需要
Do you think this sauce needs a bit of vanilla?
你觉得这个酱汁需要加点香草吗？
This computer wants a software update.
这台电脑需要软件更新。
This shirt wants ironing.
这件衬衫需要熨烫。
Phrases of want verb
- want to
Used to give advice, indicating that someone should do something.
应该
• You want to submit your application before the deadline.
你应该在截止日期前提交你的申请。
- want in/out of
To express a desire to become involved in or to withdraw from a particular activity or situation.
想加入／退出
• After several failed attempts, he decided he wanted out of the business.
在多次失败尝试后，他决定要退出这门生意。
Idioms
- tried and found wanting
Having been tested or tried and subsequently found to be inadequate or not meeting the required standards.
试过无效
• This solution was tried and found wanting in practical application.
这个解决方案在实际应用中被尝试后发现不足。
- not/never want for anything
To have all the essential necessities and comforts for a fulfilling life; to lack nothing of importance.
不缺乏生活必需品
• They never want for anything financially, always managing to live comfortably.
他们在经济上从不匮乏，总是能过着舒适的生活。