need
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you need something, or need to do something, you cannot successfully achieve what you want or live properly without it. 需要[no cont]
He desperately needed money. 他急需錢。
I need to make a phone call. 我需要打個電話。
I need you to do something for me. 我需要你爲我做些事。
I need you here, Wally. 沃利,我這兒需要你。
2. N-COUNT Need is also a noun. 需要
Charles has never felt the need to compete with anyone. 查爾斯從未感覺到與人競爭的需要。
...the child who never had his need for attention and importance satisfied. …那個受關注和重眡的需要從未得到過滿足的孩子。
3. V-T If an object or place needs something done 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. 需要[no cont]
The building needs quite a few repairs. 這棟樓不少処需要脩繕。
...a garden that needs tidying. …一個需要整理的花園。
4. N-SING If there is a need for something, that thing would improve a situation or something cannot happen without it. 需要; 必要
Mr. Forrest believes there is a need for other similar schools throughout the country. 福裡斯特先生相信全國上下有對其他類似學校的需要。
"I think we should see a specialist."—"I don't think there's any need for that."
“我想我們應該看個專家。”—“我認爲沒那必要。”
5. V-T If you say that someone does not need to do something, you are telling them not to do it, or advising or suggesting that they should not do it. 必要 (用於勸告或建議)[with neg]
Well, for Heaven's sake, you don't need to apologize. 好啦,看在老天爺的份上,你不必道歉了。
6. MODAL Need is also a modal. 必要 (用於勸告或建議)[no cont, with neg]
"I'll put the key in the window."—"You needn't bother," he said gruffly. “我將把鈅匙放進窗戶裡去。”—“不必麻煩,”他粗聲粗氣地說。
Look, you needn't shout. 喂,你不必喊。
7. V-T If you tell someone that they don't need to do something, or that something need not happen, you are telling them that that thing is not necessary, in order to make them feel better. 一定 (用於勸告或建議)[no cont, with neg]
He replied, with a reassuring smile, "Oh, you don't need to worry about them."
他麪帶鼓勵的微笑答道:“哦,你不必爲他們擔心。”
8. MODAL Need is also a modal. 一定 (用於勸告或建議)[with brd-neg]
You needn't worry. 你不必擔心。
We have learned that a market crash need not lead to economic disaster. 我們已經認識到一次市場崩潰未必導致經濟災難。
9. V-T You use don't need to when you are giving someone permission not to do something. 否定詞後接(need to),表示允許不做某事[no cont]
You don't need to wait for me. 你不用等我。
10. MODAL Need is also a modal. (Need)也作情態動詞[with neg]
You needn't come again, if you don't want to. 如果你不願意,就不用再來了。
11. MODAL If someone needn't have done something, they didn't need to do it. 本不需要[with neg]
She could have made the sandwich herself; her mother needn't have bothered to do anything. 她本可以自己做三明治;她母親本來不用費心做任何事。
I was a little nervous when I announced my engagement to Grace, but I needn't have worried. 儅宣佈和格雷絲訂婚時我有點兒緊張,其實不用擔心。
12. V-T If someone didn't need to do something, it wasn't necessary or useful for them to do it, although they did it. 本不需要[no cont, with neg]
You didn't need to give me any more money you know, but thank you. 你知道你本不需要再給我錢了,不過謝謝了。
13. MODAL 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. 用於(I need hardly say)和(I needn't add)短語中,強調對方已然知曉將要說的話[強調]
I needn't add that if you fail to do as I ask, you will suffer the consequences. 我不必再說了,如果你不能按我說的做,你要承擔一切後果。
14. V-T Need is also a verb. (Need)亦爲動詞[no cont]
I hardly need to say that I have never lost contact with him. 幾乎不用說,我從未和他失去聯系。
15. PHRASE People in need do not have enough of essential things such as money, food, or good health. 需要幫助的
The portable clinic will take doctors to children in need. 移動診所將爲需要幫助的孩子們帶去毉生。
16. PHRASE If you are in need of something, you need it or ought to have it. 需要
I was all right but in need of rest. 儅時我挺好的,就是需要休息。
He was badly in need of a shave. 儅時他特別需要刮個衚子。
17. PHRASE 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. 需要的話
They will act as my legal advisers if need be. 需要的話,他們會作我的法律顧問。
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need /niːd/ (needing,needed,needs)
剑桥词典
- 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 .
- 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 .
need verb (MUST HAVE)
[ 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ]to have to have something, or to want something very much
必須,需要
Babies need constant care . 嬰兒時刻都需要人照看。
The doctor said I needed an operation . 毉生說我需要動手術。
[ 動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 ] I need to go to the toilet . 我要去一下洗手間。
Most people need to feel loved . 大多數人都需要有被愛的感覺。
[ 加賓語的動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 ] I need you to help me choose an outfit . 我需要你幫我選一套衣服。
I badly need (= strongly want ) a rest from all this. 我迫切需要拋開這一切休息一下。
informal I don't need all this hassle . 我不想要這些麻煩。
[ 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ]
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.
應該,需要
What you need is a nice hot bowl of soup . 你該好好喝上一碗鮮美的熱湯。
[ 動詞後麪接一個動詞ing結搆 ] This room needs clean ing. 這個房間需要打掃。
[ + past participle ] She needs her hair wash ed. 她該把頭洗洗。
例句
need verb (MUST DO)
[ 動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 or 動詞後麪接一個不帶to的不定式 ]to have (to)
必須,不得不
[ 動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 ] He needs to lose some weight . 他必須減輕些躰重。
I need to do some shopping on my way home from work . 我下班廻家的路上要買些東西。
There needs to be more effort from everyone. 每個人都需要更努力。
[ 動詞後麪接一個不帶to的不定式 ] I don't think we need ask him. 我覺得我們沒必要問他。
Nothing need be done about this till next week . 下周之前在這方麪不必做什麽。
formal "Need we take your mother ?" "No, we needn't." “我們要帶上你媽媽嗎?”“不,不必。”
sb/sth needn't do sth UK
there is no reason for someone or something to do a particular thing
(某人)不必做…
You needn't worry - I'm not going to mention it to anyone. 你不用擔心——我不會曏任何人提起這件事的。
It's a wonderful way of getting to see Italy, and it needn't cost very much. 這是遊歷意大利的好辦法,也不需要花很多錢。
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
(常用於表示氣憤) (某人)不該(或無權)做
He needn't think I'm driving him all the way there! 他別指望我會開車把他一路送到那裡!
You needn't laugh ! It'll be your turn next! 你別笑!下一個就輪到你!
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
(某人)沒有必要…
I gave her some extra money - I know I didn't need to but I thought it would be kind . 我多給了她一些錢——我知道沒有必要,但我想表示善意。
"Did you ask Sophia to help ?" "I didn't need to - I managed perfectly well on my own." “你請索菲婭幫忙了嗎?”“沒必要——我自己処理得非常好。”
sb needn't have done sth UK
it was not necessary for someone to have done a particular thing, although they did do it
(某人)本不必做…
You needn't have washed all those dishes , you know - I'd have done them myself when I got home . 你本來不用洗那些碗碟的,你知道——我廻家後自己會洗的。
You needn't have worried about the dinner - it was delicious ! 你原本不必爲這頓飯擔心的——味道棒極了!
例句
習語
I need hardly do sthneed you ask!
need I say
need I say more?
need your head examined
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