wanting
adj. 不足的；短缺的
prep. 缺；少
sp. 动词want的现在分词.
近义词：deficient，defective，inadequate，missing，eager，bankrupt，incomplete，capable，lacking，without，inneedof，shortof，Sans，minus，imperfect，notgoodenough，belowpar，nonexistent，absent，
英英释义
Adjective
- nonexistent;
"the thumb is absent" "her appetite was lacking"
- inadequate in amount or degree;
"a deficient education" "deficient in common sense" "lacking in stamina" "tested and found wanting"
例句
用作形容词(adj.)
- His behavior was wanting in courtesy.他举止没有礼貌。
- UN peacekeeping forces were found wanting.联合国维和部队作用不尽如人意。
- A few pages of this book are wanting.这本书缺了几页。