| 释义 |
●for (the) want of sthbecause of a lack of sth; because sth is not available 因为缺乏…◆The project failed for want of financial backing. 这个项目由于缺少财政支援而告吹。◆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”。 See also want |