for (the) want of
US /fɔr ðə wɑnt əv/
UK /fɔː ðə wɒnt əv/
成语
因缺乏, 由于缺少
because of a lack of something
示例:
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The plan failed for want of proper funding.
该计划因缺乏适当资金而失败。
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Many good ideas are lost for want of a champion.
许多好主意因缺乏支持者而流失。