1·The present system is in want of a total review.
目前的系统需要全面的审查。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·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？
3·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。
4·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？”
5·The project failed for want of financial backing.
这个项目由于缺少财政支援而告吹。
—— 《牛津词典》
6·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。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
7·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。
—— 《牛津词典》
8·We call our music 'postmodern' for the want of a better word.
由于没有更合适的词来表达，我们把我们的音乐称作“后现代风格”。
—— 《牛津词典》
9·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。
10·Mrs. Darling left the room to get a chocolate for him, and Mr. Darling thought this showed want of firmness.
达琳太太离开房间去给他拿一块巧克力，达琳先生认为这是不够坚定的表现。
1·Your work shows want of care.
你的工作证明你缺乏细心。
2·W Your work shows want of care.
你的工作证明你缺乏细心。
3·Some of the wounded soldiers died for want of medicine.
有些士兵因为缺乏药物而死去。
4·Money is often lost for want of money.
往往由于缺乏金钱而丧失金钱。
5·I will ensure that you will never die for want of food.
我保证你决不会因缺乏食物而死。