want·ing
adjective/ˈwɒntɪŋ/
/ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
[not before noun] (formal)- wanting (in something) not having enough of something
缺少；缺乏；不足 - The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm.
学生们当然不乏热情。
- The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm.
- wanting (in something) not good enough
欠缺；不够好；不令人满意 - This explanation is wanting in many respects.
这一解释在很多方面不能令人满意。 - The new system was tried and found wanting.
这一新系统经测试发现不够好。
- This explanation is wanting in many respects.