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want·ing /ˈwɒntɪŋ,ˈwɔːn-/ a. | prep. I a. 1. 缺少的;没有的 a coat with some buttons wanting 一件缺了几颗钮扣的外套 The infinitive of the verb “must” is wanting. 动词 “must” 没有不定式。 Seed plants are totally wanting there. 那儿完全没有种子植物。 2. (在特定方面)欠缺的 He's wanting in courtesy (judgement). 他不够礼貌(缺乏判断力)。 3. 不令人满意的;不合标准(或要求)的,不够格的 be wanting to one's duty 不称职 It was tried and found (to be) wanting. 经试验发现它不合格。 4. 〈口〉愚笨的;低能的 That man is a little wanting. 这人有点迟钝。
II prep. 1. 无;缺 a watch wanting a minute hand 一只缺少分针的表 Wanting a leader, nothing could be done. 若无领导人,什么事都做不成。 2. 〈古〉少,差 a month wanting two days 差两天的一个月
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