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want·ingBrE /ˈwɒntɪŋ/NAmE /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/, /ˈwɔːntɪŋ/ adjective [not before noun] (formal) ~ (in sth) not having enough of sth 缺少；缺乏；不足 SYN lacking ◆The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm. 学生们当然不乏热情。~ (in sth) 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。 |