| 单词 | want |
| 释义 | verb | noun wantwant1 /wʌnt, wɑnt, wɔnt/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive not usually in progressive] 1DESIRE to feel that you must have something, do something, have someone do something, or have something happen: I want some coffee.want to do something Most people I know want to lose weight.want something for something Ben wants a computer for his birthday.whatever/whenever/wherever you want You can order whatever you want.want somebody to do something My Mom wants me to be a doctor.want something done I want this mess cleaned up right now!want something from/of somebody What exactly do you want from me?want nothing more than (to do) something I wanted nothing more than to be well again (=want that more than anything else).THESAURUSwould like – used to say you want something in a polite way: I’d like some coffee, please.wish – to want something to happen even though it is unlikely or impossible: I wish I had more money.would love – used to say you want something very much in a polite way: I’d love to see your house sometime.crave – to want something very much in a way that is difficult to control: I’ve been craving ice cream all day.desire formal – to want something very much: Why is she unhappy? She has everything she could possibly desire.covet formal – to have a strong desire for something that someone else has: Many housing developers covet the huge piece of land by the lake, but the owner is not selling.long – to want very much to have something or do something, especially when you are unlikely to get it or do it soon. Used especially in writing and literature: He longed to see his family again.yearn – to long for something, and feel slightly sad because you do not have it. Used especially in writing and literature: She yearned for a child of her own.pine for somebody/something – to strongly miss or want someone or something that you cannot have, especially so that you feel sick or unhappy. Used especially in writing and literature: As the trip continued, he pined for home.2have somebody (just) where you want him/her informal to be in a situation in which you have power over another person that helps you get what you want from him or herSPOKEN PHRASES3do you want (to do) something? (also want (to do) something? informal) used to offer or suggest something: Do you want another cookie? Do you want to go home? Want to go fishing?4what do you want? used to ask, often in a slightly rude way, what someone wants from you: What do you want now? I’m busy.5who wants...? a)used when offering something to a group of people: Who wants ice cream? b)used to say that you do not like something, do not think that it is worth doing, etc.: Who wants to see another stupid horror movie?6if you want used to make a suggestion, give permission, or agree to something that someone else has suggested: I can go to the store for you if you want.7I don’t want to sound/be etc. ..., but... used to be polite when you are going to tell someone something that may be upsetting: I don’t want to sound rude, but I think you’ve had too much to drink.8ASK FOR somebody to ask for someone to come and talk to you, or to come to a particular place: He wants you in his office right away.9SHOULD ought or should: you (may/might) want to do something You might want to install antivirus software.10I want (you to do) something used to tell someone to do something, especially to show that you are serious or angry: I want an explanation right now.11what I want used to explain or say exactly what it is that you want: What I want to know is when we’re going to get paid.12all somebody wants used to say that someone only wants something simple or small, and you think it is fair to ask for it: All I want is some peace and quiet around here.13be/have everything somebody wants to have all the qualities that someone thinks a particular person or thing should have14if you want my advice/opinion,... used when you are going to give someone your honest opinion about something, even though he or she may not like what you are going to say15I (just) wanted to say/know/ask etc. used to politely say something, ask about something, etc.: I just wanted to make sure we’re still meeting at 8 p.m.16I want to say/thank etc. used especially in speeches before you politely say something, thank someone, etc.: I want to thank you all for coming.17it’s/that’s just what I (always) wanted used to say that you like a present you have just been given very much18what does somebody want with something? used to say that you cannot understand why someone wants a particular thing: What does he want with an old car like that?19do you want (me to do) something? used to threaten to do something unpleasant: Do you want me to tell your parents?20(do) you want a piece of me? used to ask someone if he or she wants to fight with you[Origin: 1100–1200 Old Norse vanta] → see also waste not, want not at waste2 (5)want for something phrasal verb old-fashioned to not have something that you need: As kids, we never wanted for anything.want in phrasal verb1to want to come into a place: The dog wants in.2informal to want to be involved in something: We definitely want in on the deal.want out phrasal verb1to want to go out of a place: want out of I want out of this room right now.2informal to want to stop being involved in something verb | noun wantwant2 ●○○ noun 1LACK [countable, uncountable] formal something that is needed but is lacking: The want of accurate maps made travel in the area difficult.2WHAT YOU WANT wants [plural] things that you want: For years she had ignored her own wants and needs.3NOT ENOUGH FOOD/MONEY ETC. [uncountable] formal a situation in which people do not have enough food, money, clothes, etc.: People need to have freedom from want.4for want of a better word/term/phrase etc. used to say that there is no exact word to describe what you are talking about, and to give a new word or phrase instead: For want of a better expression, I’ll call these activities “good religion.”5not for want of trying/asking etc. used to say that even though something did not happen or succeed, it was not because you did not try hard enough, ask enough, etc.6for want of anything better (to do) if you do something for want of anything better, you do it only because there is nothing else you want to do7for want of something used to say that the lack of something has caused a particular situation, especially a bad situation: The gallery might close down for want of funding.8be in want of something formal to need something, or lack something that is needed: The building is in want of repair. |
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