want for

US /wɑːnt fɔːr/
UK /wɑːnt fɔːr/
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1.

缺乏, 缺少

to lack something essential or desirable

:
They are a wealthy family and want for nothing.
他们是富裕家庭,什么都不缺
Despite their efforts, they still want for basic necessities.
尽管他们努力了,但他们仍然缺乏基本必需品。