The project failed for want of financial backing.

这个项目由于缺少财政支援而告吹。

The factories shut down for want of fuel and materials.

这家工厂由于缺少燃料和原料而停产。

They haven't won a game yet, but it isn't for want of trying.

他们还没赢过一场比赛，但并不是由于拼劲不足。

Tis not much, your Majesty, yet perchance it may beguile a short half-hour for want of a better.

不多，陛下，不过，也许因为找不到更好的话题，就花短短的半个钟头讲讲。

The plants died for want of water.

这些植物因缺水而枯死了。