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Found Wanting 英[ˈwɒntɪŋ 美[ˈwɑntɪŋ Adj.欠缺的,不足的;V.缺少 Want的现在分词 应该;打算;需要…在场 Adj Graded

单词 wanting
音标
英[ˈwɒntɪŋ] 美[ˈwɑntɪŋ]
解释
adj.欠缺的,不足的;v.缺少( want的现在分词 );应该;打算;需要…在场;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
不够格的;未达到应有水准的
If you find something or someone wanting, they are not of as high a standard as you think they should be.
例:He analysed his game and found it wanting...他分析了他的比赛,发现还有待改进。
例:Eleanor was scrutinized, too, and often found wanting...埃莉诺也被详细审查,结论经常是不够格。
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