词汇 | for (the) want of |
释义 | for (the) want of : because of not having (something) : because (something) does not exist or is not available由于缺少…;因为缺乏… For want of a better name [=since we don't have a better name to use], let's call it “Operation One.”既然没有更好的名字,我们就叫它“一号行动”吧。 People are dying for want of medical treatment. [=because they are not getting medical treatment]人们由于缺乏治疗而面临死亡。 The project failed for the want of adequate funding.由于缺少足够的资金,这个项目流产了。 want |
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