1. to desire or wish for something
想要，希望得到
I want a cup of coffee.
我想要一杯咖啡。
She wants a new bicycle for her birthday.
她生日想要一輛新腳踏車。
Want Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
want
verb
快速理解
What does "Want" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Want"?
表達對某物或做某事的渴望或需求。
- 1
渴望擁有
EN: to desire to have something
翻譯: 想要擁有某物。
- 2
希望發生
EN: to wish for something to happen or be the case
翻譯: 希望某事發生或成為事實。
- 3
需要
EN: to need or require something
翻譯: 需要或要求某物。
- 4
尋找
EN: to seek or look for someone (often used in notices)
翻譯: 尋找某人（常用於告示）。
小提醒：注意 'want' 後接名詞、不定詞 (to V) 或動名詞 (V-ing) 時，語意可能略有不同。例如 'want to eat'（想去吃）與 'want eating'（需要被吃，較不常見）的區別。
發音（How to Pronounce "Want" in English）
How to pronounce "Want" in English?"Want" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Want" from YouTube Videos
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“So if Trump is to sit down with Kim, what do you want them to achieve?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Want"?How does "Want" change by context?
2. to need or require something
需要
This plant wants water.
這株植物需要水。
The car wants a good wash.
這輛車需要好好洗一洗。
3. to wish or desire someone to do something
希望（某人做某事）
My teacher wants me to finish the homework by Friday.
我的老師希望我在星期五前完成作業。
Do you want me to help you?
你需要我幫忙嗎？
4. to lack or be without something
缺乏，缺少
The old house wants proper insulation.
這棟老房子缺乏適當的隔熱。
His explanation wants clarity.
他的解釋不夠清晰。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Want"?How to make natural sentences with "Want"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| want + noun | 想要（某物） | I want a new phone. (我想要一支新手機。) |
| want + to + V | 想要（做某事） | She wants to learn Chinese. (她想要學中文。) |
| want + object + to + V | 希望（某人做某事） | My parents want me to study harder. (我父母希望我更用功讀書。) |
| want + V-ing | 需要（被做） | The car wants washing. (這輛車需要清洗。) |
| want + object + past participle | 希望（某事被完成） | He wants the report finished by Friday. (他希望報告在週五前完成。) |
| if you want | 如果你願意的話 | You can join us if you want. (如果你願意的話，可以加入我們。) |
| what I want is... | 我想要的是… | What I want is a simple life. (我想要的是簡單的生活。) |
用法說明
How is "Want" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Want"?
want to do vs want doing
- want to do 是最常見的用法，表示主語有「想要去做某事」的意願或願望。
- want doing 是一種較特殊的結構，主語通常是「事物」，表示該事物「需要被…」，帶有被動含義，類似於 "need doing"。
- 在非正式口語中，有時會省略 "want" 後面的 "to"，例如 "I want you come here"，但這被視為不標準的用法。
- 在疑問句或否定句中，常使用助動詞 "do" 來構成，例如 "Do you want...?" 或 "I don't want..."。
對比例句： EN: I want to watch a movie tonight. 翻譯: 我今晚想去看電影。
EN:The plants want watering.
翻譯:這些植物需要澆水了。
EN:She wants to learn Chinese.
翻譯:她想學中文。
EN:Your hair wants cutting.
翻譯:你的頭髮該剪了。
總結建議
一般情況下，表達「想要」時使用 want to do；僅在表示「某物需要被處理」時，才使用較正式的 want doing 結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Want" and similar words?How to choose "Want" vs alternatives?
want vs wish
「want」表達具體、實際的慾望或需求；「wish」則多用於表達願望、希望或不太可能實現的事情。
want vs need
「want」指個人慾望或喜好；「need」則指生存或功能上的必要需求。
want vs like
「want」強調獲得或擁有某物的慾望；「like」則表達對某人或某物的喜好或好感。
口語用法
How is "Want" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Want"?
引述
在轉述他人或自己過去的想法時，常用「I was like, "I want..."」或「He's all, "I want..."」這類結構，使對話更生動。 EN: I was like, "I want to leave right now." 翻譯: 我那時心想：「我現在就想走。」
EN:She was all, "I want the blue one, not the red!"
翻譯:她當時就說：「我要藍色的，不要紅的！」
語氣強調
在口語中，常透過重音、拉長音或添加「so」、「really」等詞來強調「want」的強烈程度。 EN: I reaaaally want to see that movie. 翻譯: 我超～想去看那部電影的。
EN:I do want to help, but I can't.
翻譯:我確實是想幫忙，但我沒辦法。
停頓填充
在猶豫或思考時，「want」可能與「um」、「you know」或「I mean」等填充詞連用，使語氣不那麼直接。 EN: I, um, want to ask you something. 翻譯: 我，呃，想問你一件事。
EN:I want, you know, a bit more time to decide.
翻譯:我想要，你知道的，多一點時間來決定。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（如引述結構、誇張的強調、填充詞）在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用，請改用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達意願或需求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Want"?What fixed phrases with "Want" should I remember?
want to
want to [verb]
想要（做某事）
want someone to
want [person] to [verb]
希望某人（做某事）
want something done
want [noun] [past participle]
希望某事被完成
want for nothing
want for nothing
一無所缺，應有盡有
if you want
if you want
如果你願意的話；隨你便
want out / want in
want out / want in
想退出 / 想加入
all you want
all you want
隨你便；儘管…
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Want"?Which "Want" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I want that you come.
✓I want you to come.
在英文中，"want" 後面不接 "that" 子句，正確用法是 "want + 受詞 + to + 動詞原形"。
×I am wanting a new phone.
✓I want a new phone.
"Want" 是一個狀態動詞，通常不用進行式。應使用簡單式來表達當下的願望或需求。
×I want go home.
✓I want to go home.
"Want" 後面接另一個動詞時，必須使用不定詞 "to + 動詞原形"，不能直接接動詞原形。
×Do you want that I help you?
✓Do you want me to help you?
在疑問句中，"want" 同樣不接 "that" 子句。正確結構是 "Do you want + 受詞 + to + 動詞原形?"。
×I want buy a car.
✓I want to buy a car.
當 "want" 的後面有另一個主要動詞時，必須加上 "to" 形成不定詞，這是常見的遺漏錯誤。
×He wants that I am happy.
✓He wants me to be happy.
表達「希望某人處於某種狀態」時，應使用 "want + 受詞 + to be + 形容詞/名詞"，而非 "that" 子句。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Want"?What are tense/participle forms of "Want"?
wants(3rd_singular)wanting(present_participle)wanted(past)wanted(past_participle)