for want of

[fɔ: wɔnt ɔv]
  • for want of
  • 释义

    由于缺少;由于没有;因缺乏;

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1、

He was let of the charge for want of evidence.

有人让他负责收集证据.

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2、

The plants died for want of water.

这些植物因缺水而枯死了.

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3、

I am not the man to let a cause be lost for want of a word.

我这个人是少说一句话也不肯罢休的.

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4、

Our car was useless for want of petrol.

由于缺少汽油,我们的汽车派不上用场.

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5、

The flowers faded for want of water.

花儿因缺水而凋谢了.

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6、

It was not for want of trying; it was not because he was lazy.

这并不是因为他不努力, 也不是因为他懒惰.

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7、

Immodest words admit of no defense, for want of modesty is want of sense.

言谈傲慢,唯有一种解释:不够谦虚,来自缺乏见识.

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8、

The refugee is suffering for want of food and medical supplies.

难民苦于缺少食物和医药用品。

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9、

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。

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10、

The crops were drooping for want of water.

农作物缺水枯萎了.

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11、

The project failed for want of financial backing.

这个项目由于缺少财政支援而告吹。

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12、

There was another emotion, and for want of a better word he called it grief.

还有一种情感,由于找不到更好的字眼来描绘,他称它为悲痛。

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13、

She only thought the marriage was impeded for want of money and position.

她只认为这桩婚事是由于金钱和地位才受阻的.

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14、

Not all is perfect, but it isn't for want of trying.

一切并非无可挑剔,但已经竭尽全力了。

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If he doesn't manage to convince them, it won't be for want of trying.

如果他没能使他们信服,这倒不是由于努力不够。

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16、

They may have grown a little awry for want of attention.

因为缺少关怀,它们长得有点歪了.

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17、

He is straitened for want of money.

他因缺钱而受窘.

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For want of a richer word he picks up the military expression.

他想不出更生动贴切的字眼,就用了这个部队术语.

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