wantとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
1. a lack of something important
不足, 欠乏
The plants died from want of water and sunlight.
2. the state or fact of being needed
必要, 入用
My car is want of repair.
3. something needed; indispensable things
必要な物, 入用な物, 必需品
A great want is a good book when you travel.
Verb 動詞
1. wish to have or do something
～が欲しい; ～したい
I want a new bag. I want to go to the U.S.
～になりたい
What do you want be in the future? "I want to be a doctor."
～に用事がある, ～に会いたい
Ring this bell when you want.
4. need
～を必要とする
The baby wants plenty of sleep.
5. wish a person or thing to be
～することを望んでいる, ～してほしいと願っている, ～であってほしいと思っている
I want her to be happy.
～してもらいたい
Do you want I should do this over?