for want of

英 [fɔː wɒnt əv] 美 [fɔːr wɑːnt əv]

• 因缺乏

for want of的用法和样例：

例句

1. The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence.
   法官因缺乏证据而拒不受理这宗案件。
2. These people want food and shelter.
   这些人因缺乏食物和住处而受苦。