英语词汇“need”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	need
释义	need —need /niːd/ Ⅰ noun 1 B2 [S or U] the state of having to have something that you do not have, especially something that you must have so that you can have a satisfactory life: » Are you in need of help?» There's a growing need for cheap housing in the larger cities.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Lacking things , ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Essential or necessaryThesaurus⁺: ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Lacking things needs B2 [plural] 2 F0 the things that a person must have in order to have a satisfactory life: » Housing and education are basic needs.» They don't have enough food to meet their needs.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Important and essential things , ↑Information and messages 3 B2 [C or U] a feeling or state of strongly wanting something: » [+ to infinitive] He seems to have a desperate need to be loved by everyone.» I don't know about you but I'm in need of a drink.» _FORMAL We have no need of your sympathy.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Feelings of desire in need 4 F0 not having enough money or food: » You just hope that the money goes to those who are most in need.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Lacking things , ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Essential or necessaryThesaurus⁺: ↑Poverty and poor 5 F0 [U] the state of being necessary: » Help yourself to stationery as the need arises.» If need/needs be (= if necessary), we can take a second car to fit everyone in.» I don't think there's any need for all of us to attend the meeting.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Essential or necessary be no need to do sth 6 B2 If there is no need to do something, it is not necessary or it is wrong: » There's no need to go to the shops - there's plenty of food in the fridge.» I understand why she was angry but there was no need to be so rude to him.» There's no need to shout, for goodness' sake! Just calm down.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Too much and unnecessaryWord Builder:–Nouns: need–Adjectives: needless, needy–Verbs: need–Adverbs: needlessly • • • Extra Examples:» There's a crying need for a better education system.» The findings of this survey are demonstrative of the need for further research.» There is a tremendous need for more low-cost housing.» Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs?» It's not by any means a brilliant salary but it's adequate for our needs.Common mistake: need! Warning: do not confuse in need of sth with a/the need for sth:! Don't say 'a/the need of sth', say a/the need for sth:✗ I cannot see the need of a new supermarket.» I cannot see the need for a new supermarket.! Don't say 'in need for sth', say in need of sth:✗ This town is in need for a new supermarket.» This town is in need of a new supermarket. Ⅱ verb (MUST DO) ↑Verb Endings for need 1 A1 [+ to infinitive or + infinitive without to] to have (to): » [+ to infinitive] He needs to lose a bit of weight.» I need to do some shopping on my way home from work.» There needs to be more effort from everyone.» [+ infinitive without to] I don't think we need ask him.» Nothing need be done about this till next week.» _FORMAL "Need we take your mother?" "No, we needn't."Thesaurus⁺: ↑Essential or necessary sb/sth needn't do sth _UK 2 A2 there is no reason for someone or something to do a particular thing: » You needn't worry - I'm not going to mention it to anyone.» It's a wonderful way of getting to see Italy, and it needn't cost very much.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Essential or necessary sb needn't do sth _{MAINLY UK} 3 F0 used, often when you are angry with someone, to say that they should not do a particular thing or that they have no right to do it: » He needn't think I'm driving him all the way there!» You needn't laugh! It'll be your turn next!Thesaurus⁺: ↑Expressions of anger sb didn't need to 4 F0 used to say either that someone did a particular thing although they did not have to, or that they did not do it because they did not have to: » I gave her some extra money - I know I didn't need to but I thought it would be kind.» "Did you ask Sophia to help?" "I didn't need to - I managed perfectly well on my own."Thesaurus⁺: ↑Essential or necessary sb needn't have done sth _{MAINLY UK} 5 F0 it was not necessary for someone to have done a particular thing, although they did do it: » You needn't have washed all those dishes, you know - I'd have done them myself when I got home.» You needn't have worried about the dinner - it was delicious!Thesaurus⁺: ↑Essential or necessary • • • Extra Examples:» We'll need to check out his story.» I need to get those films processed.» In the past, a woman needed to be chaste to make a good marriage.» He spun some tale about needing to take time off work because his mother was ill.» The city needs to attract more industry.Common mistake: need! Warning: when it is used to say that someone must do something, need must be followed by the infinitive with to.! Don't say 'need do something', say need to do something:✗ Dave needs improve his French.» Dave needs to improve his French. Ⅲ verb (MUST HAVE) ↑Verb Endings for need 1 A1 [T] to have to have something, or to want something very much: » Babies need constant care.» The doctor said I needed an operation.» [+ to infinitive] I need to go to the toilet.» Most people need to feel loved.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] I need you to help me choose an outfit.» I badly need (= strongly want) a rest from all this.» _INFORMAL I don't need all this hassle.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Lacking things , ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Essential or necessaryThesaurus⁺: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulness 2 B1 [T] If you say that someone or something needs something else, you mean that they should have it, or would get an advantage from having it: » What you need is a nice hot bowl of soup.» [+ -ing verb] This room needs brightening up a bit.» [+ past participle] She needs her hair washed.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Lacking things , ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Essential or necessaryWord Builder:–Nouns: need–Adjectives: needless, needy–Verbs: need–Adverbs: needlessly • • • Extra Examples:» He needs some climbing boots.» You need 250 g of grated cheese for this recipe.» All she needed to complete her happiness was a baby.» I called her on the pretext of needing more information.» We need a coat hook on the back of this door.Common mistake: need! Warning: when it is used to say that someone must do something, need must be followed by the infinitive with to.! Don't say 'need do something', say need to do something:✗ Dave needs improve his French.» Dave needs to improve his French.
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