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BNC: 132 COCA: 132

need

1 need /ˈniːd/ verb
needs; needed; needing
1 need
/ˈniːd/
verb
needs; needed; needing
Learner's definition of NEED
[+ object] : to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something)需要
often used of things常用于事物
[+ object]
used to say that some action is necessary需要做
usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式
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
[modal verb]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
◊ 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。

need no introduction

see introduction
2 need /ˈniːd/ noun
plural needs
2 need
/ˈniːd/
noun
plural needs
Learner's definition of NEED
: 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
[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
see also special needs
[count] : a strong feeling that you must have or do something渴望;迫切需求
[noncount] : a situation in which people do not have things that they need缺乏;缺少
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

used to say that someone or something needs to have something有…必要;需要…

no need

used to say that something is not necessary没必要
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
often + for
BNC: 132 COCA: 132

need

1 of 2

noun

1
: necessary duty : obligation
no need to apologize
the need to pay taxes Peter Scott
2
a
: a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful
a building adequate for the company's needs
b
: a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism
health and education needs
3
: a condition requiring supply or relief
The house is in need of repair.
refugees in need of shelter and food
4
: lack of the means of subsistence (see subsistence sense 2) : poverty
The community program provides for those in need.

need

2 of 2

verb

needed; needing; needs or (auxiliary) need

intransitive verb

1
: to be needful or necessary
2
: to be in want

transitive verb

: to be in need of : require

auxiliary verb

: be under necessity or obligation to
you need not answer
she need only wait

Example Sentences

Noun You can always call me at home if the need arises. These new methods reduce the need to use harmful chemicals on crops. We find that there is still a need for further discussion. There is a great need for change. Our experienced staff will go out of their way to meet your every need. He has trouble expressing his emotional needs. I felt a need to take control of the situation. a need to be loved She has an overwhelming need to be liked and respected. I don't feel the need to defend my decision. Verb I need some advice. What do you think of this dress? I just need a couple of minutes to get ready. Most babies need at least 12 hours of sleep a day. We badly need a vacation. Further research is urgently needed if we are to find a cure. Another delay is the last thing I need! Men? Who needs them?! I certainly don't. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Subaru has partnered with Michigan Humane to bring dogs in need of homes to the auto show. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2022 The final structure in need of repair or replacement is on 750 West in north Union Township. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Juston Wood was in need of a pep talk and a timely one came courtesy of Adam Sandler. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 Crews did not find anyone in need of rescue and no one was reported missing, reported USA Today. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 In a hyper-competitive world, inside and out of sports, in severe need of appreciation, grace and gratitude, Roger Federer stands out. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Those shockers leave the Sun Belt in need of a statement-making encore. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 To see other animals in need of a home, check out the pets below. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 16 Sep. 2022 Even so, the city has struggled to accommodate the numbers lately, an average of about 600 people each day, most of them in need of a roof over their heads. Jinitzail Hernández, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022
Verb
But long slopes also need crosswise support at regular intervals. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 The ‘Birds need a win to force a winner-take-all Game 3 on Wednesday in Aberdeen. Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2022 The tunnel is fast approaching: With just 16 games to play, the Tigers need eight wins to finish at 63-99. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2022 Hannah Gadsby is right: punch lines need tension, which means that comics must often find ways not just to tolerate tension but to generate it. Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022 Participants need to have permission from a school principal or school official. al, 18 Sep. 2022 The brothers — who were born a year apart to the same mother — also need to maintain the delicate balance of power within the UAE. Zainab Fattah, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022 Indeed, our colleges and universities need to do everything possible to enable debate, discussion and even disagreement on their campuses. Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 How often do air purifier filters need to be replaced? Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English ned, from Old English nīed, nēd; akin to Old High German nōt distress, need, Old Prussian nautin need

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of need was before the 12th century
BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need

noun¹

1situation where sth is needed/necessary需要ADJECTIVE | VERB + NEED | NEED + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbig, considerable, great, strong大的需要;相當大的需要;極大的需要;殷切的需求There is a great need for English language classes.英語課的需求量很大。special特別的需要There is a special need for well-trained teachers.特別需要訓練有素的老師。overriding, overwhelming, paramount高於一切的需要;壓倒一切的需要;最高需求burning, compelling, critical, crying, desperate, dire, driving, immediate, pressing, serious, urgent強烈的/迫切的/危急的/緊急的/極大的/急切的/緊迫的/迫在眉睫的/急迫的/重大的/刻不容緩的需要a crying need for skilled workers急需技術工人These children are in dire need.這些孩子亟需救助。real真正的需要clear明顯的需要basic, essential, fundamental基本的需求;根本的需要sudden突然的需求constant, continuing經常的/持續的需要He's in constant need of treatment.他需要持續的治療。growing, increased, increasing越來越大的需求;更加迫切的需要reduced減少的需要possible不時之需perceived意識到的需要common共同的需要our common need for self-preservation人人都需要的自我保護individual個人的需要human人的需要the human need to order existence人類有序生存的需要political, social政治/社會需要VERB + NEEDfeel, have覺得有必要;有需要I felt the need to do something.我覺得需要做些事。express表達需要Several governments have expressed the need for a cautious approach to the conflict.幾國政府都表示需要審慎處理這一衝突。demonstrate, indicate, prove, show, suggest表明/說明/證明/顯示/暗示需要The incident proved the need for a continuing military presence in the area.這一事件證明該地區需要繼續駐軍。reflect反映需要a law reflecting a need for better social conditions反映需要改善社會環境的法規create創造需要The war created a need for national unity.這場戰爭使人們渴求國家統一。address, fill, fulfil/fulfill, meet, satisfy應對/填補/迎合/實現/滿足需要be driven by受需要驅動Research is currently driven by the need to reduce pollution.研究是針對時下減少污染這一需要展開的。avoid, eliminate, obviate, remove避免需要;排除⋯的需要Early intervention frequently eliminates the need for surgery.早期干預經常可以免除手術。reduce降低⋯的需要be aware of, be sensitive to意識到⋯的需求;對需求敏感accept, acknowledge, perceive, recognize, see認可⋯的需要;承認⋯的需要;察覺到⋯的需要;認識到⋯的需要I see no need to do anything hasty.我看沒有必要倉促行事。emphasize, heighten, highlight, reaffirm, stress, underline, underscore (especially NAmE) 強調⋯的必要;提高⋯的必要;突出⋯的必要;重申⋯的必要She stressed the need for cooperation with the authorities.她強調了同當局合作的必要性。support支持必要性I understand and support their need to make a living.我理解並支持他們維持生計的需要。ignore, overlook忽視需要;忽略需求deny否認必要The government has denied the need for economic reform.政府不承認經濟改革的必要性。understand理解⋯的需要consider考慮⋯的需要NEED + VERBexist需要存在A need exists to bridge the gap between theory and practice in nursing.需要消除護理理論與實踐脫節的現象。arise需要出現The system can be switched to emergency power should the need arise.需要時該系統可以啟用緊急供電。PREPOSITIONin need (of)需要(⋯)a campaign to help children in need幫助貧困兒童的活動The room was sorely in need of a fresh coat of paint.這間屋子很有必要重新粉刷一次。need for對⋯的需要the need for change變革的需要PHRASESany, little, no, etc. need任何/幾乎沒有/沒有必要There's no need to worry.不必擔心。
need

noun²

2sth that sb requires需要的事物ADJECTIVE | VERB + NEED | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbasic, essential, fundamental基本需要;根本的需要particular, special, specific, unique某種/特殊的/具體的/獨特的需要a school for children with special educational needs為需要特殊教育的兒童開辦的學校immediate, pressing當前的/緊迫的需要long-term長期的需要future將來的需要changing變化的需要conflicting相互衝突的需要unmet未滿足的需要local當地的需要individual, personal個人的/私人的需要community, public社區的/公眾的需要customer, patient, user, etc.顧客、病人、用戶等的需要customers', patients', users', etc.顧客、病人、用戶等的需要human人類的需要Energy for cooking is a basic human need.做飯用的能源是人類的一項基本需要。humanitarian人道主義的需要material, physical物質需要;實物的需要material needs of food and shelter對食物與住所的物質需要dietary飲食的需要health, health-care, medical健康的/保健的/醫療的需要biological, bodily, emotional, physical, psychological, sexual, spiritual生物上的/身體上的/感情上的/生理上的/心理上的/性方面的/精神上的需要educational教育的需要political, social政治的/社會的需要business, economic, financial商業需求;經濟需要;財務需要operational操作需求energy能源需求information信息需求VERB + NEEDbe responsive to, be sensitive to對需要反應積極;對需要敏感address, cater for, cater to, cover, fill, fit, fulfil/fulfill, meet, provide for, respond to, satisfy, serve, supply應對需要;滿足需要;迎合需求a new union set up to address the needs of seasonal workers針對季節性工人的需求而新設立的工會€25 a day was enough to cover all his needs.一天 25 歐元足夠支付他的各種花費。We have now met most of the humanitarian needs of the refugees.我們現在已經滿足了難民的大部份人道主義需要。suit, tailor sth to迎合需要;使⋯迎合需要The coaching is informal and tailored to individual needs.這種訓練不拘形式,按個人的需要制訂。identify確定需要assess, consider評估/考慮需要balance平衡需求We try to balance the needs of all our customers.我們盡力平衡所有顧客的需求。PHRASESneeds and desires需求與渴望sb's every need某人的所有需要Our staff will cater to your every need.我們的員工會滿足您的所有需要。
need

verb

ADVERB | VERB + NEED ADVERBbadly, desperately, really, sorely, urgently非常/迫切/着實/十分/急切需要She needed some money badly.她急需一些錢。Research is urgently needed into the causes of this illness.急需對這種病的起因進行研究。certainly, definitely肯定需要probably可能需要clearly, obviously顯然/明顯需要just, only, simply只需要;僅僅需要I just need some information.我只需要一些信息。hardly幾乎不需要You hardly need me to tell you that your father is still very frail and must not be upset.不用我說你也知道,你父親還很虛弱,一定不能讓他生氣。not necessarily不一定需要These people require 24-hour attention, but they do not necessarily need to be in the hospital.這些人需要 24 小時看護,但不一定非得住院。no longer不再需要still仍然需要VERB + NEEDbe going to將會需要be expected to, be likely to, may well預計會/或許/很可能需要You may well need to look outside your preferred area to find an affordable hotel.你很可能需要到你心儀地區以外的地方去看看是否有能住得起的旅館。

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