wanting
adj. 欠缺的,不足的
v. 缺少( want的现在分词 ); 应该; 打算; 需要…在场
If you find something or someone wanting, they are not of as high a standard as you think they should be.
He analysed his game and found it wanting...
他分析了他的比赛,发现还有待改进。
Eleanor was scrutinized, too, and often found wanting...
埃莉诺也被详细审查,结论经常是不够格。
1. not existing;
2. inadequate in amount or degree;
She is a little wanting.
她智力上有缺陷.
I've been wanting to taste it for a long time.
我好久就想尝尝它了.
His book, while truthful, is wanting in excitement.
他的书写得非常真实, 但兴味索然.
Wanting courage, nothing can be done.
没有勇气一事无成.
You'll find us all wanting to make friends with you.
你会发现我们都希望与你交朋友.