1. His performance was found wanting.
他的表现被证明是不合格的。

2. The report is wanting in detail.
该报告缺乏细节。

3. She felt something was wanting in her life.
她觉得生活中缺少了些什么。

4. Their courage was found wanting in the crisis.
在危机中，他们的勇气显得不足。

5. A certain level of skill is wanting for this job.
这项工作需要一定的技能水平。

A: The new plan seems good, but is it complete?
A：新计划看起来不错，但它完整吗？

B: Not quite; it is wanting in practical details.
B：不完全是；它在实际细节方面有所欠缺。

1) 缺乏、不足

2) 有缺陷的

3) 缺少某些特质

4) 不合格

5) 描述某种品质缺失的用法

1. 缺乏的；不足的

e.g. His arguments were found wanting.
他的论点被发现是有缺陷的。

2. 缺少某种品质的

e.g. The evidence was wanting for a conviction.
证据不足以定罪。

adjective

1. Lacking in something; deficient or inadequate.

Synonym: lacking, deficient, insufficient