释义 |
in want of something in want of (something)Lacking something needed. After spending three days camping in the mountains, we were all in want of a long hot shower. Judging by its most recent financial reports, it is clearly a company in want of a more competent CEO.See also: of, wantin want of something (formal) needing something: The present system is in want of a total review.See also: of, something, want |