leave something to be desired

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. to be insufficient in some aspect. idiomatic
    — These instructions are too short not to leave something to be desired under certain circumstances; but the knowledge of veterinary surgeons will supply whatever may be incomplete[…]

词形变化

leaves something to be desired present,singular,third-person leaving something to be desired participle,present left something to be desired participle,past left something to be desired past
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