wanting

adj

• ① 缺乏的,不足的,未达(目标、标准、需要)的
  • Two buttons are [There are two buttons] wanting.有两个纽扣脱落。
  • He judged the applicant and found him wanting.他评审那名申请人,认为他不合格。
  • I find this soup wanting in flavor.我认为这汤缺少风味。

• ② 没有…的
  • She's wanting in courtesy.她没有礼貌。