| 单词 | need |
| 释义 | verb | noun needneed1 /nid/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive not in progressive] 1to have to have someone or something in order to do something, be happy, continue to exist, etc. SYN require: Plants need light in order to survive. I need a cup of coffee. Do you need any help? I don’t need these old books anymore.need to do something She needs to take her medicine before going to sleep.need something for (doing) something I need glasses for reading.need somebody to do something Peter needs you to take him to the airport. The people desperately need food and shelter.THESAURUScould use something/could do with something spoken – to need or want something: Let’s stop. I could use a rest.be desperate for something – to need something urgently: He is desperate for any kind of work.be dependent on something/somebody – to need someone or something in order to live or continue normally: The refugees are dependent on outside food supplies.demand/require (also necessitate formal) – if something demands or requires time, skill, attention, etc., you must use a lot of time, skill, etc. to do it correctly or well: I started my own business, which demanded a lot of time and effort. This sport requires a lot of skill and strength.2need to do something to have to do something because you feel you should do it or because it is necessary SYN have to do something: Do I need to wear a tie? You need to improve your spelling. Something needs to be done about this problem. The pie doesn’t need to be refrigerated.3to be without something that is necessary, or to lack something that would improve a situation SYN require: The ceiling needs a coat of paint. I think Brad’s car needs new tires. The engine will need to be checked. Rapid transit in the area is badly needed.4used to say that someone should be punished or warned: People need to be warned about the dangers of using drugs.5somebody/something need not do/be something formal used to say that it is not necessary for someone to do something or for something to happen: As it turns out, he need not have worried. Expenses under $50 need not be itemized.6if a job or activity needs a particular quality, you must have that quality in order to do it well SYN require: The job needs a lot of patience.7somebody does not need something spoken used in order to say that something is making someone’s life more difficult: She doesn’t need any more trouble right now.8who needs it/them? spoken used to say that you do not think someone or something is important or interesting9need I say more/ask/add etc.? humorous used to say that it is not necessary to say more or ask about something, because the rest is clear: She’s lazy, slow, and stubborn. Need I say more?10need something like a hole in the head informal used to say that you definitely do not need something11on a need-to-know basis if information is given to people on a need-to-know basis, they are given only the details that they need at the time when they need them verb | noun needneed2 ●●● S2 W1 noun 1[singular, uncountable] a situation in which something must be done, especially something that is not happening yet or is not yet available: need for There is a need for stricter safety regulations.the need (for somebody) to do something We recognize the need to improve teaching standards. We’ll work all night, if need be (=if it is necessary). We can hire more people as the need arises (=when it is necessary).an urgent/desperate need There is an urgent need for more nurses.2[countable, uncountable] a strong feeling that you want something, that you want to do something, or that you must have something: need for Her need for excitement sometimes got her in trouble. Don’t you sometimes feel the need to take a vacation?3[countable usually plural] social studies what someone must have in order to live a normal healthy life: need of The organization aims to address the needs of farmers in developing nations.meet/satisfy a need Schools do their best to meet the needs of their students. Children are dependent on adults for all their basic needs.somebody’s every need Our staff will take care of your every need.4be in need of something a)to need help, advice, money, etc., because you are in a difficult situation: He is homeless and in desperate need of help. b)to need to be cleaned, repaired, or given attention in some way: Some of the buildings are badly in need of repair.5[uncountable] the state of not having enough food or money: in need We must care for those most in need.6there’s no need (for somebody) to do something a)used to say that someone does not have to do something: There was no need for me to stay there. b)spoken used to tell someone to stop doing something: There’s no need to shout – I’m not deaf!7have need of something formal to need someone or something [Origin: Old English nied, ned] → see also in your hour of need at hour (8)COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa real/clear/definite need There is a real need for after-school care in our area.an urgent/immediate need The most urgent need was for more teachers.a pressing/critical need (also a crying need informal) (=a very urgent need) There’s a pressing need for more doctors and nurses. The critical need is still for a skilled workforce.a desperate need (=an extremely urgent need) There is a desperate need to build more housing.a growing/increasing need She emphasized the growing need to deal with environmental problems.a dire need (=a serious need) There is a dire need to improve the drug inspection equipment at border crossings.verbscreate the need for something The increasing number of Internet downloads created a need for faster computers.recognize/acknowledge the need for something We fully recognize the need to improve communication.stress/emphasize/underline the need for something (=say how important it is) He stressed the need for better training courses.eliminate/remove the need for something (also obviate the need for something formal) (=make something unnecessary) The new drug treatment eliminates the need for surgery.a need exists New teaching materials must be created if a need exists for them. |
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