| 释义 |
re·quire /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 需要；有赖于
require help 需要帮助
The floor requires washing (或 to be washed). 地板得拖洗了。
His health requires that he (should) go to bed early. 他的健康状况需要他早睡。
The arduous task requires of us still greater efforts. 这项艰巨的任务需要我们作出更大的努力。
The task requires an original mind (a steady hand). 这件工作得由一个具有独创性头脑的人(行事稳重的人)来做。
It required all his authority to keep them in control. 要把他们控制住有赖于他的全部权威。
2. 要求；坚持须有；命令；规定
The course requires you to be bilingual. 这门课程要求修学者懂两种语言。
require obedience (precision) 要求服从(精确)
The occasion requires formal dress. 这一场合要求穿礼服。
The work isn't up to the standard I require. 这工作没有达到我所坚持要达到的标准。
All passengers are required to show their tickets. 所有乘客均须出示车票。
Parliamentary approval would be required for any scheme. 任何计划都须经议会批准。
They require (of) me to appear in court. 他们要求我出庭。
I will do everything that is required of me. 我将做一切规定要我做的事。
3. [后接不定式]想要，感到要
Do you require tea? 你想要喝茶吗?
You do not require to get married, do you? 你并不怎么想结婚，是吗?
4. 〈古〉要求得到，求取
❷ vi.
要求；规定
if circumstances require 如有必要
do as the regulations require 按规则所规定的办
[< OFr requerre < ? VL requaerere to seek after < L requīrere to seek to know < RE- + quaerere to ask] |