want
“Want”是一个动词,基本含义是“想要”或“需要”。它既可以表示一个人对物质对象的需求或渴望,也可以表示对非物质事物(如情感、情况、结果)的期望和欲望。
- “I want a cup of coffee.” (我想要一杯咖啡。)
- “Do you want to go to the park on Sunday?” (星期天你想去公园吗?)
- “She doesn’t want to talk about it.” (她不想谈论这个。)
“Want”是一个原生英语词,没有词根衍生。
“Want”没有词缀。
发展历史和文化背景
Section titled “发展历史和文化背景”“Want”源于古英语的”wanian”,意为“缺少”。在语言的发展过程中,“want”从一个表示缺乏和需求的词逐渐转变为主要表示个人欲望和期望的词。
- 名词:Want
- 单复数:Wants (第三人称单数)
- 动词:Wanted (过去时,过去分词),Wanting (现在分词)
“Want”是一个高频词汇,生活中的常见场景都可以帮助你记忆这个词,例如,“I want to eat.”(我想吃东西), “Do you want some water?” (你想要一些水吗?)
Tom saw a beautiful pen in the shop window. He wanted it very much. But he didn’t have enough money. So, he decided to save his pocket money to buy it. (汤姆在商店的窗户中看到一只漂亮的钢笔。他非常想要它。但是他没有足够的钱。所以,他决定存起他的零花钱来买它。)