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

needverb

uk/niːd/us/niːd/

need verb (MUST HAVE)

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.

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 cleaning.

[ + past participle ] She needs her hair washed.

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Lacking things

bankrupt
bankruptcy
be hard up (for sth) idiom
bereft
catch
cry out for sth
demand
hole
lack
lacking
need sth like you need a hole in the head idiom
needful
needy
short
take
the cupboard is bare idiom
the UN
unsatisfied
vacuum
want

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Wanting things

need verb (MUST DO)

A1 [ + to infinitive or + infinitive without to ] to have (to):

[ + to infinitive ] He needs to lose some 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."

sb/sth needn't do sth UK

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.

sb needn't do sth UK

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!

sb didn't need to

used to say either that someone did a particular thing although they did not have to, or that someone 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."

sb needn't have done sth UK

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!

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Essential or necessary

a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do idiom
basically
basis
be a question of doing sth idiom
business-critical
dependence
if/when push comes to shove idiom
imply
incumbent
indispensable
inherent
integral
needed
needful
occasion
on a need-to-know basis idiom
owe
owe it to yourself idiom
underlying
warrant

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Expressions of anger

Idiom(s)

I need hardly do sth

need you ask!

need I say

need I say more?

need your head examined

who needs...?

neednoun

uk/niːd/us/niːd/

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.

needs B2 [ plural ]

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.

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.

in need

not having enough money or food:

You just hope that the money goes to those who are most in need.

[ 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.

be no need to do sth

B2 If there is no need to do something, it is not necessary or it is wrong:

There's no need to buy more food - there's plenty in the fridge.

I understand why she was angry, but there was no need to be so nasty to him.

There's no need to yell! Just calm down.

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Lacking things

bankrupt
bankruptcy
be hard up (for sth) idiom
bereft
catch
cry out for sth
demand
hole
lack
lacking
need sth like you need a hole in the head idiom
needful
needy
short
take
the cupboard is bare idiom
the UN
unsatisfied
vacuum
want

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Scarce, inadequate and not enough

Important and essential things

Feelings of desire

Essential or necessary

Too much and unnecessary

单词	need
释义	Contents verb (2) need (MUST HAVE) need (MUST DO) noun (1) need (1) Contents verb (2) need (MUST HAVE) need (MUST DO) noun (1) need (SOMETHING YOU MUST HAVE) English American Business needverb uk/niːd/us/niːd/ need verb (MUST HAVE) 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. 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 cleaning. [ + past participle ] She needs her hair washed. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Lacking things bankrupt bankruptcy *be hard up (for sth)* idiom bereft catch cry out for sth demand hole lack lacking *need sth* like you need a hole in the head idiom needful needy short take the cupboard is bare idiom the UN unsatisfied vacuum want See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Wanting things need verb (MUST DO) A1 [ + to infinitive or + infinitive without to ] to have (to): [ + to infinitive ] He needs to lose some 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." sb/sth needn't do sth UK 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. sb needn't do sth UK 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! sb didn't need to used to say either that someone did a particular thing although they did not have to, or that someone 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." sb needn't have done sth UK 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! More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Essential or necessary a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do idiom basically basis** be a question of doing sth idiom business-critical dependence if/when push comes to shove idiom imply incumbent indispensable inherent integral needed needful occasion on a need-to-know basis idiom owe owe it to yourself idiom underlying warrant See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Expressions of anger Idiom(s) I need hardly do sth need you ask! need I say need I say more? need your head examined who needs...? neednoun uk/niːd/us/niːd/ 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. needs B2 [ plural ] 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. 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. in need not having enough money or food: You just hope that the money goes to those who are most in need. [ 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. be no need to do sth B2 If there is no need to do something, it is not necessary or it is wrong: There's no need to buy more food - there's plenty in the fridge. I understand why she was angry, but there was no need to be so nasty to him. There's no need to yell! Just calm down. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Lacking things bankrupt bankruptcy *be hard up (for sth)* idiom bereft catch cry out for sth demand hole lack lacking *need sth* like you need a hole in the head idiom needful needy short take the cupboard is bare idiom the UN unsatisfied vacuum want See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Scarce, inadequate and not enough Important and essential things Feelings of desire Essential or necessary Too much and unnecessary needverb us/nid/ need verb (MUST HAVE) [ T ] to be necessary to have something, or to want something very much: To make pastry, you need flour, fat, and water. Do we need anything from the store? Will I be needed in the office tomorrow? I need you to advise me on what to wear. I need a rest. [ T ] infml If you say that you don’t need something, it can mean that you do not want it because it is causing you trouble: I don’t need all this arguing. [ T ] If you say that someone or something needs something, you can mean that the person or thing should have it or would benefit from having it: What you need is some hot soup to warm you up. My hair needs to be washed. need verb (MUST DO) present tense needs or need to have to take an action: [ + to infinitive ] He needs to lose weight. [ + to infinitive ] Before we make a decision, we need to consider our options. [ + to infinitive ] I need to do some shopping on my way home. I don’t think we need ask him. Nothing need be done about this before next week. [ + to infinitive ] As it turned out, I didn’t need to buy any extra material (= I did it, although I didn’t have to). Idiom(s) need I say more neednoun [ U ] us/nid/ need noun [ U ] (SOMETHING YOU MUST HAVE) something that you must or should have, or the lack of this: There’s a growing need for low-cost housing. Need can be a reason: [ + to infinitive ] I don’t think there’s any need to worry. Need is also a feeling or state of greatly wanting something: [ + to infinitive ] a desperate need to be loved We have no need for your sympathy. Need is also the state of being necessary: Help yourself to supplies as the need arises. [ + to infinitive ] There’s no need to buy any more food. in need People who are in need do not have enough money or need some type of help: The money will go to those who are most in need. in need of Someone who is in need of something must or should have it: They’re in need of help. neednoun [ C, usually plural ] uk/niːd/us something that you must have in order to live a satisfactory life or to achieve a particular thing: business/consumer/customer needs One of the company's strengths is its ability to develop truly innovative products to meet consumer needs. changing/evolving needs We need to keep up with the rapidly changing needs of high-tech industry. meet/respond to/satisfy needs The research will assess how effectively the supply chain has met customer needs. address/assess/understand sb's needs**
随便看	up to up to (doing) sth up to a point up to a point up to date up to date up to doing sth up to par up to scratch up to snuff up to speed up to speed up to sth up to sth up to the hilt up to the mark up to the minute up to, up until up until up until sth up with up your street up yours up yours! up-and-coming

needverb

need verb (MUST HAVE)

need verb (MUST DO)

Idiom(s)

neednoun

needverb

need verb (MUST HAVE)

need verb (MUST DO)

Idiom(s)

neednoun [ U ]

need noun [ U ] (SOMETHING YOU MUST HAVE)

neednoun [ C, usually plural ]