1.(wish to have or do)要；想要
2.to want sb to do sth
(wish to happen)想要某人做某事
I didn't want him to go.我不想让他走。
3.to want to do sth
(introducing a comment)打算做某事
Look, I wanted to apologize for today.听我说, 我想为今天的事道歉。
4.<口>(in offers or invitations)(用在疑问句中表示提议或邀请)想要, 需要
Do you want some cake?你想要点儿蛋糕吗？
5.(making demands)必须；一定要
I want my money back!我必须把我的钱拿回来！
6.(need)需要；该
The car wants a good clean.这辆车该好好清洗一下了。
7.(ask to see)要…到来；要见…；要求与…谈话
John wants you in his office now!约翰要你现在去他办公室！
You're wanted on the phone.有人打电话找你。
8.sb wants to do sth
(giving advice)