释义
because of a lack of (something)
因为缺乏
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for want of a better location we ate our picnic lunch in the cemetery .由于没有更好的地方，我们只好在墓地吃野餐。
双语例句
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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。
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The factories shut down for want of fuel and materials.
这家工厂由于缺少燃料和原料而停产。
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They haven't won a game yet, but it isn't for want of trying.
他们还没赢过一场比赛，但并不是由于拼劲不足。
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Tis not much, your Majesty, yet perchance it may beguile a short half-hour for want of a better.
不多，陛下，不过，也许因为找不到更好的话题，就花短短的半个钟头讲讲。
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The plants died for want of water.
这些植物因缺水而枯死了。
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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》