needs; needed; needing
needs; needed; needing
Learner's definition of NEED
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[+ object] : to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something)需要 -
Do you need help?你需要帮助吗？
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I need some advice. What do you think of this dress?给点建议吧。你看这条连衣裙怎么样？
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I just need a couple of minutes to get ready.我只需几分钟就准备好了。
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Most babies need at least 12 hours of sleep a day.大多数婴儿每天至少需要12小时的睡眠。
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We badly need a vacation.我们非常需要休假。
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a badly needed vacation = a much-needed vacation迫切需要的休假
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Further research is urgently needed if we are to find a cure.若要找到治愈方案，我们急需进一步研究。
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Another delay is the last thing I need!我最不想要的就是再度推迟！
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Men? Who needs them?! I certainly don't.男人？谁需要他们？！我当然不需要。
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often used of things常用于事物 -
This plant needs lots of sunlight.这种植物需要大量阳光。
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The soup needs some salt. [=this soup does not have enough salt]这汤要加点盐。
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They're buying a house that needs a lot of work. [=that is in poor condition]他们要买的房子需要大量整修。
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This problem needs your attention. [=you should give your attention to this problem]你要重视这个问题。
2 [+ object]
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used to say that some action is necessary需要做 —
usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式 -
I've got a lot of laundry that needs to be washed.我有许多衣服要洗。
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We need to hurry or we'll miss the bus.我们得快点，要不然就赶不上公共汽车了。
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A lot of work needs to be done to the house.这房子需要重新整修。
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You don't need to [=have to] answer that if you don't want to.如果你不想回答，可以不回答。
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“Should we lock the car doors?” “No, I don't think we need to.”“需要锁车门吗？”“不用，我觉得没必要。”
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used to say that it is important and necessary for someone to do something必须；定要； —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
I need you to tell me the truth. [=you have to tell me the truth]你必须告诉我真相。
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We need you to be well-rested for the game tomorrow.为了明天的比赛我们要你好好休息。
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We need you to answer a few questions.我们要你回答几个问题。
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used to say that something is necessary需要；只要 —
usually used in negative statements and in questions for which the answer is assumed by the speaker to be “no”通常用于否定句或说话者认为答案是否定的疑问句 -
You needn't leave if you don't want to. [=you don't have to leave if you don't want to]如果你不想离开，可以不必离开。
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You need not answer these questions. [=you don't have to answer these questions]你不必回答这些问题。
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I told him he needn't worry.我告诉他不必担心。
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Nothing bad happened. You need not have worried.一切都很好，你不必担心。
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Need I point out that your father disagrees?难道需要我指出你爸爸不同意吗？
◊ The modal verb need is used especially in British English. In U.S. English, it is commonly used in phrases like need not apply and need I say more.情态动词need尤用于英国英语，在美国英语中常用于need not apply、need I say more等短语。
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High school dropouts need not apply. [=they should not apply because they will not get the job]高中辍学生不具备申请（工作的）资格。
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The movie was a complete waste of time. Need I say more? [=that is all I need to say]看这部电影完全是浪费时间。还要我多说吗？
2 need /ˈniːd/ noun
plural needs
plural needs
Learner's definition of NEED
1
: a situation in which someone or something must do or have something必要；必要情况 [noncount]
[singular]
— see also a crying need at crying 2
[count] : something that a person must have需要；需求 : something that is needed in order to live or succeed or be happy需求；必需品 —
usually plural通常用复数 -
She struggles to meet the daily needs of her children.她竭力满足孩子们的日常需求。
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the basic needs of every human being每个人的基本需求
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This ought to be enough money to cover/meet your immediate needs.这些钱应该足够解你的燃眉之急。
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economic/financial needs经济/财政需求
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The house is large enough for the family's needs.这房子足够大，可满足家庭需求。
— see also special needs 3
[count] : a strong feeling that you must have or do something渴望；迫切需求 -
He has trouble expressing his emotional needs.他难于表达他的情感需求。
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I felt a need to take control of the situation.我感到有必要控制局势。
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a need to be loved被爱的渴求
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She has an overwhelming need to be liked and respected.她极其渴望得到别人的喜欢和尊重。
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I don't feel the need to defend my decision.我觉得没必要为我的决定辩解。
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drivers who feel the need for speed [=who want to drive fast]想加速行驶的司机
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[noncount] : a situation in which people do not have things that they need缺乏；缺少 -
They helped us in our hour of need. [=when we most needed help]我们急需帮助时，他们伸出了援助之手。
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We can always count on them to help us in times of need. [=when we need help]需要帮助时，我们总可以向他们求助。
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a charity that raises money for women and children in need [=who are poor]筹钱救助贫困妇女和儿童的慈善团体
— see also a friend in need is a friend indeed at friend
if need be
: if something becomes necessary需要的话；如有必要
in need of
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used to say that someone or something needs to have something有…必要；需要… -
The program is in desperate/dire/urgent need of financial support.这个计划急需资金支持。
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More important things were in need of her attention.有许多重要的事需要她关注。
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The trucks are in constant need of repair.这些卡车经常需要维修。
no need
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used to say that something is not necessary没必要 —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
There's no need to get excited.没必要激动。
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There's no need to apologize.没必要道歉。
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There's no need to shout. I can hear you.没必要大声喊。我听得到。
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often + for -
There's no need for him to apologize.他没有必要道歉。
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There's no need for you to shout. = There's no need for shouting.你不必大喊大叫。
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There's no need for that kind of behavior.没有必要那样做。
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The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.医生说没必要做手术。