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wanting

UK //ˈwɒntɪŋ//US //ˈwɑːntɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语'wanting',与古诺尔斯语'vanta'(缺少)同源,最初表示'缺少的'或'不足的'状态。

adjective

❶ 指某物或某人缺少必要的品质或能力,显得不足或有缺陷。常用于描述人或事物不够完善的状态。

“His performance was found wanting in several areas.”

(他的表现在几个方面都有所欠缺。)

“The plan was good in theory but wanting in practice.”

(这个计划理论上很好,但实践中有不足。)

同义词:lacking, deficient, inadequate

常见短语

found wanting — 指经过检验或测试后被发现不足或有缺陷,常用于评价人或事物的表现。

“When put to the test, the new system was found wanting.”

(经过测试,新系统被发现存在不足。)