require

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require /rɪˈkwajɚ/ verb

requires; required; requiring

require

/rɪˈkwajɚ/

verb

requires; required; requiring

Learner's definition of REQUIRE

[+ object] formal

: to need (something)需要（某事）

We require your assistance.我们需要您的帮助。
He is very sick and requires constant care. [=he has to be given constant care]他病得很重，需要时刻照顾。

— used to say that something is necessary表示某事物是必需的

The game requires great skill and coordination. [=you must have great skill and coordination to play the game]这款游戏需要很好的技术和协调能力。
It requires great strength to lift 500 pounds. = Lifting 500 pounds requires great strength.举起500磅需要很大的力气。
Experience is required for this job. [=you must have experience for this job]这份工作要求有经验。
English is a required course. [=a course that must be taken in order to graduate]英语是必修课。
The newspaper is required reading [=reading that must be done] in my politics course.这份报纸是我政治课的必读材料。

: to make it necessary for someone to do something要求做（某事）；规定

The law requires everyone to pay the tax. = The law requires that everyone pay the tax.法律要求人人纳税。
What will be required of me if I accept the job? = What will I be required to do if I accept the job?如果我接受这份工作，对我有什么要求？
The truck driver carries a special license, as the law requires (him to do). = The truck driver carries a special license, as required by law.按照法律规定，卡车司机须持有专门执照。