want
/wɒnt/ · /wɑːnt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #539 in the learning path
想要；希望
Definitions
v. To desire something or wish for something to happen.
想要；希望
n. A lack of something needed, especially basic necessities.
缺乏；贫困
Example
I want to grow tomatoes on our balcony.
我想在我们的阳台上种番茄。
Many young adults want governments to invest more in affordable housing rather than expensive urban redevelopment projects.
许多年轻人希望政府更多投资于可负担住房，而不是昂贵的城市重建项目。
Collocations
- want to do something
- want someone to do something
- for want of
Word family
- wanted (adj.)
- unwanted (adj.)
Synonyms
- wish
- desire
Usage tip
用want to do或want sb to do，不用want doing表想做。
FAQ
- What does want mean?
- To desire something or wish for something to happen. A lack of something needed, especially basic necessities.
- How is want pronounced?
- UK /wɒnt/, US /wɑːnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
