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| | singular/U a situation in which it is necessary for something to be done 需要；必要 | The bank will lend us more money, should the need arise. 如果有需要，银行会贷给我们更多的钱。 | | +for The government recognizes the need for immediate action. 政府意识到有必要立即采取行动。 | | There isn’ t much need for further research. 没有什么必要进行更深入的研究。 | | a need to do sth We feel there is a need to improve internal communications. 我们认为有必要加强内部交流。 | | | a | C something that you need in order to be healthy , comfortable , successful etc 需求品；需要之物 | | sb’ s needs People with mental health problems have special needs. 存在心理健康问题的人有特殊的需求。 | | meet a need (=provide what is needed) We want this school to meet the needs of all our children. 满足需要 | | |
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| - | have no need of sth
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| to not need something |
| 不需要某事物 |
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| We have no need of this old software now that we have a new system. 既然我们有了新的系统，就不再需要这种旧软件了。 |
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| - | if need be
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| if necessary |
| 如果需要的话；有必要的话 |
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| I’ ll ask someone to help you, if need be. 如果需要的话，我会请人帮你。 |
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| - | in need
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| not having enough food , money , clothing , or other things that are necessary for life |
| 在困难时；在贫困之中 |
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| families in need 贫困家庭 |
| We try to help those most in need. 我们试图帮助那些最困难的人。 |
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| - | in need of sth
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| needing something |
| 需要某事物 |
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| He came in tired and hungry and badly in need of a bath. 他来的时候又累又饿，而且非常需要洗个澡。 |
| My car is in need of repair. 我的汽车需要修理一下。 |
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| - | there is no need (for sb) to do sth
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| used for saying that something does not have to be done or should not be done |
| （某人）不必做某事，不需要做某事 |
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| There’ s no need for you to stay late – I can finish this. 你不必呆到很晚，我能完成这个。 |
| There’ s no need for all this violence. 所有这些暴力都是没必要的。 |
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