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Our want of connection? Mr. Bingley didn't seem to vex himself about that. No, It was more than that. How, sir?
我们对社交的渴求？不，比那更甚。怎样更甚，先生？
《Pride & Prejudice》《傲慢与偏见》
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Well, it does seem rather ironic that for want of 99 cent adhesive ducks, we both might die in a fiery car crash.
因没买99美分的防滑鸭子而导致两个人都可能死于惨烈的车祸，这看上去真是非常讽刺。
《The Big Bang Theory Season 3》《生活大爆炸 第三季》
短语搭配
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in want of
需要；想要；欲
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for want of
因为缺乏
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be in want of
缺乏
双语例句
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The present system is in want of a total review.
目前的系统需要全面的审查。
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If you're in want of a husband now, then will it please you to step below?
如果你现在想找个丈夫，请到下面来好吗？
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I was in want of boots, of clothes, of the whole human varnish that makes a man perceptible.
我需要皮鞋，需要衣服，需要能使一个人被察觉到的全部装饰。
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The wolf answered: "If she's in want of a husband now, then will it please her to step below?"
狼回答说：“如果她现在想找个丈夫，那请她下来好吗？”
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The project failed for want of financial backing.
这个项目由于缺少财政支援而告吹。
近义词
out ofaskfailclaim