for want of because of a lack of (something) 因为缺乏： for want of a better location we ate our picnic lunch in the cemetery. 由于没有更好的地方, 我们只好在墓地吃野餐。 for want of由于缺乏(某物);因为需要(某物)：These children have grown into rude and impolite lads for want of proper family education.由于缺少适当的家教，这些孩子已经成了粗暴无礼的青年。 |