wanted

adjective

UK/ˈwɒn.tɪd/
US/ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪd/

Definitions of wanted adjective

  1. Desired and cherished by others.

    受到他人渴望与喜爱的

    • The child was a long-awaited addition to their family.

      这个孩子是他们家庭期盼已久的成员。

    • The puppy was much wanted in our household.

      这只小狗在我们家非常受欢迎。

    • She had always been a much wanted family member.

      她一直是家庭中非常受欢迎的成员。

  2. Sought by law enforcement due to a criminal act.

    (因犯罪)被警方通缉的

    • The police are searching for the wanted fugitive.

      警方正在搜捕这名被通缉的逃犯。

    • He is wanted for multiple robberies.

      他因多起抢劫案被通缉。

    • The suspect is now wanted by the police.

      这名嫌疑人现在被警方通缉。