wanting
adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/
/ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
[not before noun] (formal)- wanting (in something) not having enough of something
synonym lacking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.