wanting

🇺🇸 /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɒntɪŋ/
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adjective
R

lacking or needing more of something

The cake was delicious, but the party was wanting in music.

蛋糕很美味,但派对在音乐方面有所欠缺。

R

not satisfactory or up to standard

The service at the restaurant was wanting; we want to speak to the manager.

这家餐馆的服务很差;我们想和经理谈谈。

translation

adj. 缺乏的, 不尽人意的