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BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need
nd niːd nid
Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular present tense needs, present participle needing, past tense , past participle needed
Usage Note :
  • Need sometimes behaves like an ordinary verb, for example 'She needs to know' and 'She doesn't need to know' and sometimes like a modal, for example 'She need know', 'She needn't know', or, in more formal English, 'She need not know.' need

    有时用作普通动词,例如:She needs to know (她需要知道)She doesn't need to know (她不需要知道)。有时 need 用作情态动词,例如:She need know, She needn't know 或更为正式的说法:She need not know

1 VERB [no cont] (为做成某事或正常生活)要求有,必须有,需要 If you need something, or need to do something, you cannot successfully achieve what you want or live properly without it. (为做成某事或正常生活)要求有,必须有,需要
  • He desperately needed money. [VERB noun]

    他迫切需要钱。

  • These diets provide everything your body needs. [VERB noun]

    这些饮食提供了你身体需要的所有营养。

  • I need to make a phone call. [VERB to-infinitive]

    我要打个电话。

  • A baby does not need to wear shoes until he starts to walk. [VERB to-infinitive]

    婴儿在开始走路前不需要穿鞋。

  • I need you to do something for me. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

    我需要你为我做点儿什么。

  • I need you here, Wally. [VERB noun adv./prep.]

    我这儿需要你,沃利。

  • I need you sane and sober. [VERB noun adj.ive]

    我要你清醒、冷静。

Need is also a noun.
  • Charles has never felt the need to compete with anyone.

    查尔斯从未感到有与任何人竞争的必要。

  • ...the child who never had his need for attention and importance satisfied.

    渴望得到关注和重视但从未获得过满足的孩子

  • ...the special nutritional needs of the elderly.

    老年人的特殊营养需要

2 VERB [no cont] (表示某一做法对某事物或地方有益)应该,应当,需要 If an object or place needs something doing to it, that action should be done to improve the object or place. If a task needs doing, it should be done to improve a particular situation. (表示某一做法对某事物或地方有益)应该,应当,需要
  • The building needs quite a few repairs. [VERB noun]

    该建筑有好几处应该修缮。

  • ...a garden that needs tidying. [VERB verb-ing]

    应该清整的花园

  • The taste of vitamins is not too nice so the flavour sometimes needs to be disguised. [VERB to-infinitive]

    维生素的口味不太好,所以有时需要掩盖一下。

SYN require, want, demand, call for
3 N-SING [NOUN to-infinitive] 必要;需要 If there is a need for something, that thing would improve a situation or something cannot happen without it. 必要;需要
  • Mr Forrest believes there is a need for other similar schools throughout Britain. [+ for]

    福里斯特先生认为全英国都需要有类似的学校。

  • 'I think we should see a specialist.' — 'I don't think there's any need for that.'. [+ for]

    我想我们应该见见专家。”—“我认为没有任何必要。

  • There's no need for you to stay. [+ for]

    你不需要呆在这儿了。

4 MODAL [with neg] 不必,没有必要(用于告知或建议) If you say that someone needn't do something, you are telling them not to do it, or advising or suggesting that they should not do it. 不必,没有必要(用于告知或建议)
  • 'I'll put the key in the window.' — 'You needn't bother,' he said gruffly.

    我会把钥匙放在窗户里。”—“不必麻烦了,他粗声说道。

  • Look, you needn't shout.

    嗨,你不必大喊大叫。

  • She need not know I'm here.

    她不必知道我在这儿。

SYN have to, be obliged to
Need is also a verb.
  • Well, for Heaven's sake, you don't need to apologize.

    噢,看在上天的份上,你不用道歉。

  • Come along, Mother, we don't need to take up any more of Mr Kemp's time.

    走吧,妈妈,我们不必再打扰肯普先生了。

5 MODAL (与否定词连用)不必,没有必要 If you tell someone that they needn't do something, or that something needn't happen, you are telling them that that thing is not necessary, in order to make them feel better. (与否定词连用)不必,没有必要
  • You needn't worry.

    你不必担心。

  • This needn't take long, Simon.

    西蒙,这花不了多长时间。

  • Buying budget-priced furniture needn't mean compromising on quality or style.

    买价钱经济的家具并不意味着就要牺牲质量和样式。

  • Loneliness can be horrible, but it need not remain that way.

    孤独可能会很可怕,但也并非一定如此。

  • He need never drink again if he doesn't want to.

    如果他不想喝酒的话,他可以永远不再喝了。

Need is also a verb.
  • He replied, with a reassuring smile, 'Oh, you don't need to worry about them.'.

    他面带让人安心的微笑回答道:噢,你不必为他们担心。

  • You don't need to be a millionaire to consider having a bank account in Switzerland.

    想在瑞士银行开个账户,你不必非得是个百万富翁。

6 MODAL [with neg] (与否定词连用)准许不做,可以不做 You use needn't when you are giving someone permission not to do something. (与否定词连用)准许不做,可以不做
  • You needn't come again, if you don't want to.

    如果你不想来,可以不用再来。

  • Well, you needn't tell me anything if you don't want to.

    好吧,如果你不想告诉我,可以什么也不说。

Need is also a verb.
  • You don't need to wait for me.

    你不必等我。

  • Mommy, you don't need to stay while we talk.

    妈妈,我们谈话时你不必陪着。

7 MODAL [with neg] (与否定词连用)未必,不一定 If something need not be true, it is not necessarily true or not always true. (与否定词连用)未必,不一定 [formal]
  • What is right for us need not be right for others.

    对我们来说是对的东西,对别人来说未必正确。

  • Freedom need not mean independence.

    自由不一定意味着独立。

8 MODAL [with neg] (与否定词连用)本来不必,本来不需要 If someone needn't have done something, it was not necessary or useful for them to do it, although they did it. (与否定词连用)本来不必,本来不需要
  • She could have made the sandwich herself; her mum needn't have bothered to do anything.

    她本来可以自己做三明治的;她妈妈原本不必费心做任何事情。

  • I was a little nervous when I announced my engagement to Grace, but I needn't have worried.

    我宣布和格雷丝订婚时有点紧张,但我本不必担心的。

  • We spent a hell of a lot of money that we needn't have spent.

    我们花了很多本来不需要花的钱。

If someone didn't need to do something, they needn't have done it.(与否定词连用)本不必做,本无须做
  • You didn't need to give me any more money you know, but thank you.

    你看你原本不必再给我钱的,但还是要谢谢你。

9 MODAL (与否定词连用)无需说,不必说 You use need in expressions such as I need hardly say and I needn't add to emphasize that the person you are talking to already knows what you are going to say. (与否定词连用)无需说,不必说 [emphasis]
  • I needn't add that if you fail to do as I ask, you will suffer the consequences.

    如果你没按我的要求做的话,后果请自负这话我就不必再说了吧。

Need is also a verb.
  • I hardly need to say that I have never lost contact with him.

    几乎不用说,我从未和他失去联系。

10 MODAL 还需要再说吗;还要我继续说吗 You can use need in expressions such as 'Need I say more' and 'Need I go on' when you want to avoid stating an obvious consequence of something you have just said. 还需要再说吗;还要我继续说吗
  • Mid-fifties, short black hair, grey moustache, distinctive Russian accent. Need I go on?

    五十四五岁,黑色短发,灰色八字胡,明显的俄国口音,还需要我继续说吗?

11 PHRASE 贫困的;困难中的 People in need do not have enough of essential things such as money, food, or good health. 贫困的;困难中的
  • The education authorities have to provide for children in need.

    教育主管部门得救助贫困儿童。

  • Remember that when both of you were in need, I was the one who loaned you money.

    记住,在你们两个都有困难的时候,是我借钱给你们的。

12 PHRASE 的需要;的必要 If you are in need of something, you need it or ought to have it. 的需要;的必要
  • I was all right but in need of rest.

    我没事,就是需要休息一下。

  • He was badly in need of a shave.

    他早就应该刮一下胡子了。

  • The house was in need of modernisation when they bought it.

    他们买下时,这栋房子需要进行现代化改造。

13 PHRASE 需要的话;如有必要(英国英语中亦作 if needs be) If you say that you will do something, especially an extreme action, if need be, you mean that you will do if it is necessary. In British English, you can also say if needs be . 需要的话;如有必要(英国英语中亦作 if needs be)
  • They will now seek permission to take their case to the House of Lords, and, if need be, to the European Court of Human Rights.

    他们现在将争取获准将案件呈交上议院审理,并且,如有必要,会上诉到欧洲人权法院。

14 PHRASE 没有必要;不必 You can tell someone that there's no need for them to do something as a way of telling them not to do it or of telling them to stop doing it, for example because it is unnecessary. 没有必要;不必 [spoken] [Also + for]
  • There's no need to call a doctor.

    没有必要叫医生。

  • There's no need for that kind of language in this magazine.

    这份杂志没必要出现那种语言。

  • 'I'm going to come with you.'—'Now look, Sue, there's no need.'

    我跟你一起去。”—“休,你看,没这个必要。

15 PHRASE 没人需要;没谁需要 You can say 'Who needs something?' as a way of emphasizing that you think that this thing is unnecessary or not useful. 没人需要;没谁需要 [informal]
  • With apologies to my old history teacher, who needs history lessons?.

    这话对不住我亲爱的历史老师,不过有谁需要历史课呢?

  • Cigarettes, who needs them?

    香烟,谁会要呀?

Quotations
From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs Karl Marx Critique of the Gotha Programme
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demand, must have, require 1

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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。
BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need noun
need (children with special needs) desire (the need to talk) poverty (people in need) reason (no need to do sth)
need

noun

need ♦︎ requirement ♦︎ necessity ♦︎ essential ♦︎ wantThese words are all words for sth that you need, or a situation in which sth is necessary. 这些词均表示必需品或必要、需要。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a need / requirement / necessity for sthbasic needs / requirements / necessities / essentialsa / an pressing / urgent / immediate / absolute / fundamental need / requirement / necessitya political / social / physical need / requirement / necessityhuman / bodily needs / wantsthe bare necessities / essentialsto have a need / a requirement / wantsto meet / satisfy sb's needs / requirements / wantsto understand / be aware of / remove / reduce the need / requirement / necessity for sth need [singular, uncountable] the fact that sth must happen or be done 必要;需要;必须There is an urgent need for qualified teachers.迫切需要合格教师。There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow.你明天不必早起。I had no need to open the letter-I knew what it would say.我没必要拆开那封信-我知道里面会说些什么。The house is in need of a thorough clean.这房子需要来个大扫除。Your needs [plural] are the things that you must have in order to live in a comfortable way or achieve what you want. 复数形式的needs指达至生活舒适或成就某事所需要的事物First we will assess your financial needs.我们首先会评估你经济上的需要。Your role will be to support children with special educational needs.你的职责是帮助有特殊教育需要的儿童。 see also need desire noun requirement [countable] (formal) something that you need or want 所需的(或想要的)东西Our immediate requirement is extra staff.我们急需增加人手。These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need).这些货物超过了我们的需要。 necessity nəˈsesəti [countable] (rather formal) the fact that sth must happen or be done; sth that you must have and cannot manage without 必要;需要;必需的事物;必需品There had never been any necessity for her to go out to work.她从来就没有出去工作的必要。Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.许多人甚至买不起食物和衣服之类的基本必需品。Air-conditioning is an absolute necessity in this climate.这样的气候绝对需要有空调。 see also necessitate mean verb 3 essential [countable, usually plural] something that you must have in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing 必不可少的东西;必需品I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things).我只来得及装上最基本的用品。The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water.工作室里备有基本设施,如暖气装置和自来水。Essentials are often described as bare or basic. 常用bare或basic描述essentials。 see also essential essential adj. want [countable, usually plural] something that you must have and cannot manage without, especially in order to live (尤指维持生存所需的)必需品;需要的东西The snail does not need to travel far to satisfy all its bodily wants.蜗牛不必爬远就能满足身体的所有需要。 see also want desire noun NOTE 辨析 Necessities, essentials or wants? Wants are usually the most basic and physical of these: things that your body needs in order to go on living; the most common collocates are human and bodily. Essentials are usually more practical: the basic things that you need in order to do a particular thing or activity. Necessities is a more general word and can cover both physical and practical needs. 这些词中,wants通常是最基本和最实质的东西,即身体为维持生存所需的东西,最常见的搭配词是human和bodily。essentials通常更实际一些,指做特定的事或活动所需要的基本东西。necessities含义更广,既可指身体的需要,也可指实务上的需要。 need

verb

need ♦︎ require ♦︎ rely on/upon sb/sth ♦︎ want ♦︎ call for sth ♦︎ demandThese words all mean to want to have sb/sth that is essential or very important. 这些词均表示需要、必需。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to really need / require / want / call for / demand sthto just need / require / want sthto still need / require / rely on / call for sthto urgently need / require / want sb / sthto clearly / obviously need / require / call for / demand sth need [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to want to have sb/sth because they are/it is essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them/it 需要;必需Do you need any help?你需要帮忙吗?Don't go-I might need you.别走,我可能需要你帮忙。They badly needed a change.他们迫切需要一场变革。Food aid is urgently needed.迫切需要食物援助。This shirt needs washing.这件衬衫该洗了。I need to get some sleep.我需要睡会儿觉。 see also need desire noun require [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (formal) to need sth; to depend on sb/sth 需要;依靠;依赖This condition requires urgent treatment.这种情况得紧急处理。These lentils do not require soaking before cooking.这些小扁豆在烹调前无须浸泡。The situation required that he be present.这种情形需要他在场。 reˈly on/upon sb/sth

phrasal verb

to need or depend on sb/sth, especially in order to be able to continue doing sth (尤指为继续做某事)依赖,依靠As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.在婴儿时期,我们完全依赖别人喂食。These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.现在,我们在很大程度上依赖电脑来安排我们的工作。The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.这一产业靠的是原料便宜,不涨价。Rely upon sb/sth is more formal than rely on sb/sth. * rely upon sb/sth较rely on sb/sth正式。 see also rely on/upon sb/sth trust
want [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (rather informal, especially spoken) to need sth 需要What this house wants is a good clean.这房子需要好好打扫一下。The plants want watering daily.这些花草需要天天浇水。If a person is wanted somewhere, they are needed to be present in the place or for the purpose mentioned. * sb is wanted指需要某人在场She's wanted immediately in the director's office.她得马上到主任办公室去。Excuse me, you're wanted on the phone.对不起,有你的电话。 ˈcall for sth

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(not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (of a situation) to need sth or cause sb to need sth (形势)需要The situation calls for prompt action.目前的形势需要立即采取行动。'I've been promoted.' 'This calls for a celebration!'“我升职了。”“那得庆祝一下!”Call for sth is mainly used to talk about what is needed as a result of a particular situation, especially in the phrase This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking. * call for sth主要指在特定的形势下需要做某事,尤用于短语This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking(那得庆祝一下/喝一杯;那需要耐心/新的思维方式)。
demand [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to need sth in order to be done successfully (为顺利完成)需要This sport demands both speed and strength.这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。 Demand is typically used to talk about situations which need qualities in people which relate to strength, hard work or high moral standards. * demand通常指需要人的体力、勤奋或道德水准达到一定要求This demands commitment / skill / courage / mental effort / maturity / respect / honesty.这需要献身精神/技巧/勇气/努力思考/成熟/尊重/诚实。
BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need
To need something: need, require, cry out for...
Necessary: necessary, essential, vital...
Important thing or detail: feature, priority, element...

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